Jobs at KCUR
Open Positions
MANAGER OF KCUR AND CLASSICAL KC EVENTS
Events are a critical component of KCUR/Classical KC’s effort to cultivate and bring diverse audiences together and encourage face-to-face discussion and dialogue.
The full time Manager of KCUR and Classical KC Events works with staff and external partners to develop, plan and manage live experiences; produces in-person events aligned with KCUR’s newsroom, Classical KC, community engagement, development and collaborations; and creates much-needed “spaces” for civic engagement throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.
This person must have an enthusiastic and collaborative approach to producing events. Must have the ability to multitask and work on diverse projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment; remain calm during the demands of events; a demonstrated ability to take direction and work collaboratively with various departments and personalities; and enthusiasm for the role of public media in a changing journalism environment.
KCUR / CLASSICAL KC MARKETING AND EVENTS INTERN
The KCUR / Classical KC Marketing and Events intern will be a part of the Audience Development team, working directly with the Digital Audience and Marketing Strategist. When supporting our marketing efforts, the work will be focused on strengthening our digital presence, optimizing our content, and implementing strategic initiatives that help us grow our audience, better understand them and encourage deeper engagement.
This intern’s time will be split with supporting the KCUR / Classical KC Events team. They will be engaged in all aspects of planning an event, from the development phase all the way through to execution, including setting up and tearing down for the events. A portion of this work will require attendance at functions that can happen in the evenings or weekends, and regularly interfaces with audience members.
Internships
KCUR's internships are designed to prepare college students, recent graduates and other qualified candidates for careers in public media.
Application Deadlines
- Summer program: Mid- to late February
- Fall/Winter/Spring program: Early July
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Freelance with KCUR
KCUR 89.3 welcomes contributions from freelance journalists, and regularly contracts with freelance audio producers. Our freelance rates vary depending on the complexity of the project and the experience level of the freelancer.
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