Morning Edition Host

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and wellness coverage

14.2% employer contribution to 401a

Free public transportation pass

Paid leave time

Tuition reduction for employee and/or家

Job summary

KUER in Utah seeks a broadcaster and journalist to serve as the local host of NPR's Morning Edition, connecting with Utahns and guiding listeners through national and international reporting with a distinctly Utah lens.

The role requires on-air hosting, board operation, and collaboration with editors and reporters to produce timely news across platforms. Applicants should have 3–5 years of experience and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional on-air hosting and broadcast journalism experience.
• Portfolio showing on-air presence and interview skills.
• Experience with board operation and NPR aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary KUER host for Morning Edition and morning programming.
• Operate the board to mix NPR feeds and breaks per programming log.
• Write, produce, and deliver on-air news with reporters and editors.
• Participate in newsroom meetings and editorial discussions.
• Engage with community events and KUER fund drives.
• Report across multiple platforms including video and social media.

Skills

On-air hosting

Broadcast journalism

Interviewing

Live reporting

Editorial collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalency accepted

Tools

Wide Orbit

Content Depot

Burli

Audition

ProTools

Job description

Job Summary

KUER is looking for a broadcaster and journalist ready to connect with Utahns as local host of NPR's “Morning Edition.” 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 begin their day, sharing KUER's service-oriented reporting and facilitating conversations that help everyone understand the Beehive State and meet their neighbors.

Job Summary

KUER is looking for a broadcaster and journalist ready to connect with Utahns as local host of NPR's “Morning Edition.” 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 begin their day, 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 diverse 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 various 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
• 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
• Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
• Paid leave time
• Tuition reduction for employee and family members
• … and more learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
  
  

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary KUER host and trusted local voice during NPR's "Morning Edition." Hosts additional morning 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, editors and in collaboration with the Morning Edition producer. Produces on-demand news with producer
• Participates in regular airchecks 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) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 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
• Ability to maintain a reliable and consistent schedule and thrive during demanding early morning hours
• 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
  
  

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45855B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 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: $63,000 - $67,000

Close Date: 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled