Announcer

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an on-call fill-in host for KUER to operate the radio broadcast board, deliver local newscasts, and play back program segments on-site at KUER facility.

Shifts may include weekday mornings, mid-days, afternoons, and weekend coverage; responsibilities include weather updates, transitions, and station promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or related field required.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Public Radio and radio broadcasting required.

Responsibilities

• Operates radio broadcast board on on-call basis, weekdays and weekends as needed.
• Delivers local newscasts live during shifts.
• Introduces and plays back long-form local feature stories and underwriting messages.
• Writes and delivers weather and emergency updates during local breaks.
• Manages seamless transitions between national broadcast and local news.
• Assists in operating the board during fund drives.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public radio knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or related field

Tools

Wide Orbit

Burli

Job description

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

Job Summary

Operates radio broadcast board for KUER as an on-call fill-in host during weekday or weekend shifts as needed, delivering local newscasts and playing back program segments and other audio. Fill-in hosting may include all KUER shifts. Hosting is done on-site at KUER facility.

Category I: Mandatory Required on Campus or at Health Care Facilities.

Main Campus staff: Employees and/or functions designated as mandatory, requiring employees to be physically located on campus in order to maintain campus systems and operations if they are healthy without symptoms.

U of U Health Academics Faculty and Staff: All employees necessary for the direct on- site support of clinical operations, patient care, and essential research activities if they are healthy without COVID -19 symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Operates radio broadcast board on an on-call, fill-in basis for KUER . Shifts include weekday mornings from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.; weekday mid-days from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; or weekday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and weekend shifts between the hours of 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Delivers multiple local newscasts, live on-air during all weekday shifts
• Introduces and plays back long-form local feature stories
• Plays back underwriting messages, show promotions and other audio during local breaks
• Writes and delivers weather and emergency updates and station promotion during local breaks
• Responsible for making seamless transitions between national broadcast and local newscasts and breaks
• Assists in operating the board during KUER fund drives

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field, and one year of previous professional experience in the news field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience). Demonstrated oral and written communications skills and an understanding of Public Radio and radio broadcasting required.

Preferences

• Two or more years of experience as a morning or afternoon anchor at a public radio station or similar news environment
• Experience with Wide Orbit automation system
• Experience using Burli newscast software
• Familiarity with NPR programs and news magazines

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu. https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

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