Senior Editor
$110,400–$120,384 year
On-site · Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Senior Editor leads a team of journalists/podcast producers to conceive, develop, and edit multi-part investigative narrative podcast series for KUOW, overseeing editorial development, scripting, field and interview audio, and overall storytelling quality; responsible for mentoring staff, coordinating with the Chief Content Officer and other leaders, and driving editorial priorities while ensuring timely delivery of projects. The role requires strong communication, people management, and journalism experience, with on-site work at KUOW studios a minimum of three days per week. The position emphasizes shaping editorial direction, coordinating story development, and maintaining high standards of investigative reporting and storytelling across KUOW platforms.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional broadcast journalism and podcast management and production experience at a large market level
- Knowledge of full cycle investigative reporting and journalistic best practices, ethics, and current tools of the trade
- Advance script writing, script editing, audio production, and storytelling skills
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with production apps such as Descript and Adobe Audition
- Familiarity with the communities, dynamics, and current issues in and around Seattle, the Puget Sound Region, Washington State, and the Pacific Northwest
- A deep commitment to the mission of KUOW and public radio journalism
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