General Assignment Reporter

Job Description
KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for a General Assignment Reporter [Reporter 2 (NE SAG-AFTRA)] to join their team.

About This Opportunity
Reporting to the Afternoon News Editor, the General Assignment Reporter is responsible for regularly contributing to KUOW’s daily news coverage, finding and reporting stories for broadcast and digital audiences. The GA reporter tackles a wide variety of stories: hard news, breaking news, hyperlocal stories, explainers, continuing coverage, profiles, trend stories and occasional enterprise work.

Key Responsibilities
Original reporting – 80%

Pitch and take assignments for local news coverage on KUOW 94.9 and KUOW.org

Contribute a minimum of 2-3 stories per week

Meet daily filing schedule that may require occasional evening and weekend work

Respond to breaking news

Appear on KUOW broadcast shows and podcasts

Build sources and find new voices

Use social media as a reporting tool

Station support – 20%

May fill in for midday newscaster

Participate in fundraising efforts

Appear at live events

Perform other duties as assigned

This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.

Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional journalism experience.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience including specific position requirements relating to news writing, radio production and audio editing; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines

Track record of producing daily journalism with impact

Impeccable journalistic integrity and editorial judgment

Able to work independently, with an editor and with teams

Familiarity with and appreciation of public media programming

Familiarity with Seattle and Western Washington

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details
Pay Range Minimum
$87,168.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum
$95,016.00 annual

Benefits
Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift
First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit
SAG-AFTRA - Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists - KUOW

About The UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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