All Things Considered Host

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KUER in Salt Lake City is seeking a broadcaster and journalist to host NPR’s All Things Considered, delivering local insight with Utah-focused reporting. The host guides audiences through national and international stories with a Utah lens, and contributes across radio, online and video platforms.

The role emphasizes accuracy, impartiality and collaboration, with responsibilities spanning live hosting, news writing, board operation, and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional on-air hosting and broadcast journalism experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong on-air presence and interviewing, broadcast and digital writing skills.
• Experience with broadcast systems and news software.
• Sound news judgment and AP style knowledge.
• Enthusiasm for storytelling that serves Utah audiences.
• Collaborative editorial process commitment.
• Understanding of local and national politics.
• Strong communication and team skills.
• Ability to appear on multiple platforms beyond radio.
• Willingness to adapt with KUER News.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary KUER host and trusted local voice during NPR’s All Things Considered.
• Operate the board to mix NPR feed and breaks.
• Write, produce and deliver on-air news; produce on-demand news.
• Participate in air checks and support promotion strategy.
• Meet deadlines and make timely decisions for breaking news.
• Collaborate with staff to develop journalism for KUER’s audience-centric mission.
• Report and produce interviews across multiple platforms.
• Ensure work meets NPR KUER standards of accuracy and impartiality.
• Participate in newsroom meetings and fund drives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-air hosting

Broadcast journalism

Storytelling

Collaboration

Communication

Politics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Wide Orbit

Content Depot

Burli

AP products

Audition

ProTools

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/23/2026

Requisition Number PRN46304B

Job Title Creative Media Producers

Working Title All Things Considered Host

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

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

VP Area President

Department 00335 - KUER

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $61,000 - $65,000

Close Date 12/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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 preproduced 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 Utahns to 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

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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