News Fellow
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
Seattle
,
WA
Application Deadline: Saturday, Apr 30, 2022
Description
KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for early career journalists to apply for a temporary (one-year) paid News Fellowship. The opportunity is also open to recent graduates and aspiring journalists with non-traditional but relevant experience. The fellowship is designed to develop journalistic skills. We will guide you on identifying and crafting news stories for broadcast and digital platforms, covering breaking news, creating feature stories, recording interviews, and reporting on a beat.
KUOW is a newsroom committed to diversity in the stories and communities that we cover. We encourage all people who are inspired by our mission and values and share our commitment to racial equity to apply.
ABOUT KUOW
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, engaging community events and more.
Our work is about truth. We were founded with the idea that everyone should have free access to honest, fact-checked information – as well as stories that broaden conversations and deepen understanding of the world around us. We work every day in service of our mission to create and serve a more informed public, because we believe an informed public is essential to a thriving community, a vibrant democracy, and a better future.
We are one of the nation’s founding NPR member stations, broadcasting from the Puget Sound region continually since 1952. KUOW acknowledges that we occupy the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands of the Coast Salish people.
ABOUT THE JOB
Reporting to the Editor, the News Fellow collects and analyzes information and produces news reports for broadcast and web.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify and craft reported audio and digital stories.
- Contribute news reports to daily newscasts and drive time shows.
- Appear on KUOW talk shows and at live events to present and discuss reporting.
- Active engagement with social media and source networks as a reporting and distribution tool.
- Meet daily filing schedule that requires occasional evening and weekend work.
- Work closely with assigned Editor on special editorial projects, aligned with newsroom priorities and designed to build skills and experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
Preferred
- Background in news writing, radio production, and audio editing software.
- Self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines and check facts.
- Impeccable journalistic integrity and editorial judgment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to professionally represent the station.
- Familiarity with and appreciation for public radio style programming.
SALARY
$4,834 – $5,700 monthly ($58,008 – $68,400 annually) based on experience.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND RACIAL EQUITY
KUOW and the University of Washington are equal opportunity employers. KUOW is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff and creating a working environment that promotes racial equity and inclusiveness. We believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
Open until filled