All Things Considered Local Host & Utah Storyteller

KUER, NPR Utah

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and wellness coverage

Employer contribution to retirement

Free public transportation pass

Job summary

KUER, NPR Utah is seeking a broadcaster and journalist to host NPR’s All Things Considered locally in Salt Lake City. You will guide Utahns through national and international stories with a Utah lens, engaging listeners across platforms and participating in fund drives and community events.

You will operate the studio board, deliver written and live news, and collaborate with editors to shape compelling storytelling for our audience.

Qualifications

3-5 years of professional on-air hosting and broadcast journalism experience.
Portfolio demonstrating strong on-air presence compatible with NPR aesthetics and reporting.
Experience operating broadcast boards and systems (Wide Orbit, Content Depot).
Strong news judgment and AP style knowledge.
Enthusiasm for audience-centered, multi-platform storytelling.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary KUER host during All Things Considered and related programs.
Operate the board to mix NPR feed and live breaks, including newscasts.
Write and deliver on-air news with contributions from staff; produce on-demand news.
Participate in air checks and editorial meetings to refine promotion and presence.
Meet deadlines and, with editors, decide on breaking news quickly.
Collaborate with editors to create journalism for Utah audiences.
Report across platforms—written, audio, and video.
Engage with community through fund drives and events.
Adhere to NPR KUER standards of integrity and impartiality.
Other duties as assigned.