Drive Time Producer & Project Manager

Position Summary: The Drive Time Producer & Project Manager supports the work of the Drive Time Hosts and coordinates the production of the Drive Time show, providing creative content for both Drive Time and other Programming and content initiatives as assigned. They provide essential administrative support to the day-to-day operations of KEXP’s Programming and Production departments. The Drive Time Producer maintains a thorough understanding of KEXP’s mission and plays a key role in bringing new music and innovative programming to listeners of Drive Time.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Organizes, prepares, and manages the details and content of the daily live broadcast of Drive Time, including compiling, organizing, researching, and maintaining music and content for use on Drive Time.
• Edits audio for airplay, edits audio interviews and produces show features, manages research of music and artists for show features, and assists with interview preparation for on-air artists and other Drive Time guests.
• Prepares the broadcast booth daily for Drive Time and serves as board operator in the KEXP studio Monday-Friday for both Drive Time Hosts and fill-in hosts, as needed.
• Manages and executes technical and administrative aspects of Drive Time, including organizing creative content, maintaining related correspondence, and performing upkeep of applicable music libraries.
• Responds to specific listener emails and texts on behalf of the Drive Time Hosts as directed.
• Manages inquiries and requests from artists, record labels, and other members of the music community, including the scheduling of show guests and Drive Time giveaways; requests additional promotional products, tools, and information from record labels as needed.
• Assists in the research, production, and recording of podcasts hosted by the Drive Time Hosts.
• Project manages and contributes to the production of projects for Drive Time and the Programming Department, such as special theme days, content acquisition, donor drives and special fundraising campaigns, third party content partnerships (e.g., NPR), and end-of-year countdown.
• Attends and contributes to Programming team meetings as needed, including Producer Team, Marketing, and Programming Project meetings.
• Assists with marketing the content of Drive Time through various outlets, including written, audio, and video social media outreach in real time during Drive Time and providing content for media outlets, in coordination with KEXP’s media and social media strategies, as assigned.

General Organizational Responsibilities:

• Maintains thorough understanding of KEXP organizational policies, including employee handbook, and procedures, including expense reporting and payroll submission; follows policies and leads by example. 
• Actively participates in our culture of philanthropy, which honors the important role our donors, volunteers, business and community partners play in the life of KEXP. Collaborates across teams and departments to steward donors on behalf of KEXP and actively seeks opportunities to integrate philanthropy into their role within KEXP operations, programs, and projects.

Supervision Received: Position reports to the full-time Drive Time Host.

Supervision Exercised: Directly supervises Drive Time volunteers.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of professional radio and/or media experience managing projects and providing administrative support; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

Position Qualifications:

• Audio and video production skills and on-air experience required.
• Experience producing radio shows and/or podcasts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Proven ability to manage social media accounts and create web content. 
• Ability to perform in-depth internet research.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Must regularly work from 1pm to 7:30pm and occasionally be available to work evenings or weekends as needed and additional hours during peak times, or as required.
• Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments.
• Experience building community and conducting outreach on behalf of an organization.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process. 
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on under-invited communities, either through lived experience and/or training and education.
• Commitment to advancing justice and equity in the arts with a passion for community building.
• Outstanding attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. 
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality. 
• Ability to take initiative and use independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Strong self-motivation in carrying out responsibilities, organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, relationship-building, and communication skills - both written and verbal - for a wide variety of audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams, as well as provide consistent, high-quality service to a wide variety of internal and external constituents and adapt communication style to multiple cultural environments.  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain grace under pressure, especially while working in a demanding work environment with regular interruptions and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and react positively to change and conflict resolution. 
• Deep knowledge, appreciation for, and understanding of KEXP programming and mission. 
• Ability to embody the community-oriented spirit of KEXP to both internal and external constituents.

Physical Requirements: Long periods of being in a stationary position; operating a computer and other office equipment; frequently moving to/from various work areas; frequently communicating by phone and email; frequently remaining in a stationary position during meetings, discerning meeting content, expressing oneself, and exchanging accurate information; frequently moving to/from off-site meeting and/or event locations; occasionally moves supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: Primary location in typical business office environment, with frequent meetings and event attendance at a variety of off-site locations. This position is eligible for up to 50% remote work, based in the Seattle area.

Compensation & Benefits: This full-time, non-exempt position includes an hourly rate of $32 - $34, depending on experience. KEXP also offers a generous benefits package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage (premiums 90-100% employer paid), retirement plan with matching, vacation starting at three weeks per year plus holidays and sick leave, and much more.

KEXP is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables KEXP to better meet our mission and serve music-loving communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in radio and other creative industries have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and answer the screener questions.  If you experience technical difficulties with your application, please email jobs@kexp.org for assistance.

Position closes June 14, 2024.  

KEXP offers a generous benefits package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage (premiums 90-100% employer paid), retirement plan with matching, vacation starting at three weeks per year plus holidays and sick leave, and much more.