About us:

At KNKX we work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our audience, and help build trust in public media.

• KNKX is a Puget Sound area public media company, with a mission is to deliver jazz, blues and news that inspires, enlightens and connects our community. KNKX’s Vision is to grow our audience and become a more inclusive organization that brings joy, meaning and understanding into people’s lives.
• As an independent station, KNKX employees are energized to provide the very best service to an audience of nearly a million on-air and online, to engage with community members, and to constantly improve and innovate.
• KNKX offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including Medical, dental, voluntary vision/life insurance, 401K, flexible spending account, employee assistance programs, and generous vacation and paid holidays. Note: (benefit eligibility is based on tenure, full- or part-time status)

KNKX is committed to looking and sounding more like the dynamic and diverse region that we call home. Learn more in our diversity statement.

Who we are looking for:

Do you love storytelling? Are you passionate about helping people and organizations deliver their messages in a compelling, memorable way? Do you love playing with sound and music to add emotional resonance to a piece of audio content? KNKX is seeking a Production and Imaging Director to help us sustain our long tradition of excellence in audio, support our sponsors and help us tell our story to our on-air and online audiences.

The Production and Imaging Director plays a central role in the sound of the content that is created, and collaborates across many departments, including Music, News, Business Support, Member Services and Traffic. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of brand, identity and promotion – and know how to convey that understanding through sound. The Production and Imaging Director coordinates production for business support (underwriting spots) creating promotions for music and news programming and fund drives.

This is a Monday-Friday position based either out of our Seattle or our Tacoma stations. The Production and Imaging Director also works with the content leadership to define and develop on- and off-air messaging. The position reports to the Director of Content. This position requires SAG-AFTRA membership. Apply today by clicking on the link below!

Some of what you will be doing:

• Review and provide language guidance on spots for underwriters, to ensure effective, performant messaging that adheres to FCC standards
• Create and voice programming promotions for on air
• Coordinate legal IDs for the station
• Oversee production for fund drives, including recording testimonials from members and other listeners
• Support the Music and News teams for special projects including shows, specials, podcasts, limited series and more.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of FCC guidelines on internal messaging and promotions, particularly for underwriting
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to collaborate well across departments and work styles
• Experience with digital recording and multi-track editing software and hardware
• Understands and supports the KNKX Mission and Vision Statements, KNKX Principles and Values, and KNKX’s Diversity Statement.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure, make the best use of available resources, attend remote events and respond effectively to diverse and changing circumstances.
• Ability to work with an online content management system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of radio, audio or video production experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• This position requires SAG-AFTRA membership.
• All KNKX employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to the job start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a production manager, imaging director or similar at a commercial or public radio station
• Experience editing audio for broadcast.
• Familiarity with Audiovault (or similar audio playout system) and Adobe Audition (or similar audio recording and editing software)
• Familiarity with the greater Seattle/Tacoma region

Additional Conditions of employment:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. All KNKX employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to the job start date.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public in the Puget Sound region. For inquiries about this position, contact HR Coordinator Jenna Chapman at hr@knkx.org.

KNKX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at hr@knkx.org. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor it.

The hiring manager has the right to close this recruitment at any time therefore it would be in your best interest to apply early. Applicants will be reviewed weekly.