All Things Considered Host

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and wellness coverage

Employer retirement contribution

Public transit pass

Job summary

KUER, part of the University of Utah, seeks an All Things Considered host to deliver local Utah context for NPR’s flagship program and to connect with Utahns through trusted storytelling.

You will operate the studio board, integrate NPR feeds, produce on-air news, and collaborate with reporters and editors to craft audience-first journalism. The role requires strong on-air presence, political awareness, and a multi-platform approach.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional on-air hosting and broadcast journalism experience
• A portfolio demonstrating strong on-air presence and interviewing, broadcast and digital writing and audio production skills
• Experience in board operation and familiarity with broadcast systems and news software
• Sound news judgment and knowledge of journalistic best practices, including AP style
• Enthusiasm for creative storytelling that centers the audience across Utah
• Strong commitment to a collaborative editorial process
• Understanding of local and national politics
• Excellent communicator, team player and problem solver
• Willingness to appear on multiple platforms beyond broadcast such as video, social media and TV
• Willingness to grow and adapt with KUER and KUER News

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary KUER host and trusted local voice during NPR's All Things Considered
• Operates the board to mix NPR satellite feed and live breaks including newscasts and weather
• Writes, produces and delivers on-air news with contributions from KUER reporters and editors
• Participates in regular air checks with station manager to implement promotion strategy
• Adheres to deadlines and makes timely decisions for breaking news
• Works with editorial team to develop journalism that serves KUER's audience-centric mission
• Reports interviews and stories across multiple platforms: written, audio and video
• Ensures all work meets NPR News and KUER standards for accuracy and impartiality
• Participates in newsroom editorial meetings and station events
• Acts in KUER fund drives and represents KUER at community events
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

On-air hosting

Broadcast journalism

Interviewing

News writing

Audio production

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Wide Orbit

Content Depot

Burli

AP products

Audition

ProTools

Job description

All Things Considered Host

Job Summary

KUER is looking for a broadcaster and journalist ready to connect with Utahns as local host of NPR's “All Things Considered.” The host serves as a trusted guide to NPR's national and international reporting and storytelling. They also give the station its uniquely Utah lens by offering local information to help people navigate their afternoon, sharing KUER's service-oriented reporting and facilitating conversations that help everyone understand the Beehive State and meet their neighbors.

About us

KUER serves Utahns with trustworthy news and information, expertly crafted stories, plus conversations and voices from around our state. To provide this essential public service, we're dedicated to building an organizational culture that prioritizes collaboration. We seek a team that reflects our entire community, and we encourage contributions from people of varied experiences. We are committed to attracting and retaining a staff whose perspectives are heard and valued. This is essential to our success.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and wellness coverage
• Employer contribution to personal retirement
• Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
• Paid leave time
• Tuition reduction for employee and family members

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary KUER host and trusted local voice during NPR's "All Things Considered." May host additional afternoon or evening programming as directed
• Following the station programming log, operates the board to mix NPR satellite feed and live breaks, including newscast, weather, station promotion and pre-produced sponsorship
• Writes, produces and delivers on-air news with contributions from KUER reporters, producers and editors. Produces on-demand news
• Participates in regular air checks with station manager to implement KUER's promotion strategy and develop on-air presence
• Adheres to deadlines and, in concert with editors, makes timely and effective decisions for breaking news
• Works closely with other staff and under the supervision of the editorial team in identifying, developing and creating journalism that supports KUER's audience-centric mission
• Prioritizes understanding the issues that matter most to Utahnsto report and produce interviews and stories across multiple platforms including written, audio and video
• Ensures all work meets NPR News and KUER standards for accuracy, fairness, honesty and impartiality, including the station's Standards of Integrity document
• Participates in regular newsroom editorial meetings, one-on-one check-ins, airchecks and station meetings
• Actively participates in KUER fund drives and represents KUER at community and station events
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Department Specific Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional on-air hosting and broadcast journalism experience with a commitment to growth and innovation
• A portfolio demonstrating strong on-air presence compatible with current NPR aesthetics as well as interviewing, broadcast and digital writing and audio production skills
• Experience in board operation and familiarity with broadcast systems (Wide Orbit and Content Depot), news software (Burli, AP products) and digital audio software (Audition, ProTools, etc.)
• Sound news judgment and knowledge of journalistic best practices, including experience with AP style
• Enthusiasm for creative storytelling that centers the audience, serves their needs and includes perspectives from across Utah
• Strong commitment to a collaborative editorial process
• Understanding of local and national politics
• Excellent communicator, team player and problem solver with demonstrated human relations skills
• Commitment to appearing on multiple platforms beyond broadcast radio such as video, social media and TV broadcast
• Willingness to grow and change with KUER and KUER News as we adapt to evolving audience habits and needs

Preferences

• Knowledge of Utah culture and politics
• The ability to write and speak fluently in a second language
• An active and engaging social media presence

Requisition Number

PRN46304B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Due to the nature of this position, the host will be required to live in Utah. Remote candidates cannot be considered

Department

00335 - KUER

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$61,000 - $65,000

Close Date

12/23/2026