Jobs at KCUR
Open Positions
Finance and Budget Consultant — KCUR/Classical KC have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced professional to support our mission. Reporting to University Finance this person will work at the radio stations and collaborate to provide comprehensive accounting financial analysis, budgeting and implementation of financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
Audience Insights Analyst — KCUR is seeking a sharp and curious Audience Insights Analyst to help us better understand and serve our communities. This person is responsible for analyzing a variety of metrics to determine how KCUR is performing, identify trends and offer evidence-based recommendations for how we can better serve and reach our existing and target audiences.
Environmental and Agriculture Reporter, Harvest Public Media — Harvest Public Media is seeking an environmental and agriculture reporter to join our team at KCUR in Kansas City. This person should be eager to dive into issues around climate change, water quality and access, food production, as well as delving into the challenges facing rural communities.
Editor, Harvest Public Media — Harvest Public Media is adding the position of Editor to help expand the public radio collaboration, which reports on agriculture and food systems, the environment and climate change, and rural issues throughout the Midwest and Great Plains.
Investigative Editor, The Midwest Newsroom — Are you an experienced journalist who cares deeply about holding the powerful accountable? Do you believe there are important stories to tell for and about Midwesterners? The Midwest Newsroom is seeking its next Investigative Editor. We’re looking for an inquisitive and tenacious journalist to help execute the editorial vision for this award-winning collaboration and do so with compassion, empathy and a spirit of inclusion.
Political Reporter, Kansas News Service — KCUR is seeking a Political Reporter to join the Kansas News Service. The reporter will be covering campaigns and politics, producing in-depth features on the power dynamics across the state, and covering the Kansas Legislature.
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 program: Early July
- Winter/spring program: Mid-November
Learn more about internships at KCUR.
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.
Learn more about current freelance opportunities.
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