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Learn more about jobs and internships at KCUR 89.3 and 91.9 Classical KC.
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KCUR politics and local government reporter Celisa Calacal on Up To Date.

Open Positions

Midwest Newsroom News Fellow — The Midwest Newsroom is seeking a journalist with a passion for investigative reporting for a full-time, one-year fellowship in public media.

The Midwest Newsroom is a collaboration between KCUR in Kansas City, St. Louis Public Radio, Nebraska Public Media, Iowa Public Radio and NPR, with a focus on investigative journalism and enterprise reporting. The fellowship is based at Iowa Public Radio in Des Moines, but the Fellow can work from any partner newsroom in the collaboration with a combination of remote and onsite hours.

Learn more and apply here.

Internships

KCUR community engagement producer Zach Perez at the KCUR Storytelling night at the Unicorn Theatre in August 2023.
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KCUR community engagement producer Zach Perez began as an intern.

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

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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