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Overview

STATE GOVERNMENT REPORTER (Reporter 1), based at state capitol in Olympia, WA. Join the University of Washington team as the primary news source on Washington state government. The role is part of the Northwest News Network, a regional collaboration of public media stations in Washington state and Oregon, including KUOW and KNKX. KUOW is in partnership with KNKX to provide essential coverage of state government, public policy and politics for public radio and digital audiences across western Washington and the broader region.

As a UW employee, you will have opportunities to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world, with benefits, professional growth opportunities and a diverse, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Create Original Reporting (55%)
  • Identify and craft deeply reported radio and digital stories on the state government beat
  • Track developments in the Washington Legislature, governor’s office, state agencies, and other state entities
  • Produce a weekly memo that informs the KUOW and KNKX newsrooms of significant events in state government and shapes coverage
• Contribute to Reports and Newscasts (40%)
  • Contribute reports for daily KUOW and KNKX newscasts
  • Record two-ways with KUOW and KNKX hosts and appear on broadcast shows and podcasts to present and discuss reporting
  • Maintain timely, consistent delivery of broadcast and digital content for KUOW and KNKX
  • Share stories and reporting with the Northwest News Network
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
  • Support internal station initiatives
  • Participate in KUOW and KNKX live events
  • Participate in professional trainings required by the station or the University of Washington
  • Engage actively with social media and source networks

Supervision

The position reports to a KUOW Editor, with joint editing from KNKX.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Racial Equity

Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all.

Success Profile

Knowledge Of

• Public records and data reporting
• Washington state government and politics; public radio style programming
• NPR and SPJ ethics codes

Ability To

• Generate enterprise stories with impact
• Meet deadlines and check facts
• Manage several projects concurrently
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Connect with racially diverse communities in the region

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional broadcast journalism experience including news writing, radio production and audio editing; or equivalent combination of education/experience

Working Conditions

• Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work to meet deadlines
• Workspace environment may involve noise and visual distractions
• Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework

Equal Employment Opportunity

KUOW/University of Washington are committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Compensation and Position Details

• Pay Range Minimum: $77,196.00 annual
• Pay Range Maximum: $81,000.00 annual
• Overtime Eligible: Yes
• Benefits: See UW Benefits for Staff
• Shift: First Shift
• FTE: 100.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit: SAG-AFTRA - KUOW