Morning Edition Host & Podcast Producer

Current Newspaper; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise State Public Radio is Idaho’s largest nonprofit NPR member station, delivering news, music and cultural programming. We seek an on‑air host and producer to present Morning Edition and the BSPR weekday podcast The Connector, and to assist in daily reporting, writing and editing.

The role requires staying on top of local and national news, editing scripts for accuracy, and coordinating newscasts, billboards, and two-ways.

Qualifications

• Experience in public radio broadcast including writing, broadcasting, editing, voice work and production.
• Ability to present content live on-air in an authoritative and conversational manner.
• Strong news judgment and ability to accept and give criticism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Present content live on-air and on a daily podcast.
• Assist in daily news gathering, writing and editing.
• Stay atop local and national news via multiple sources.
• Edit scripts for accuracy and timeliness.
• Arrange newscasts, billboards, and on-air content, including two-ways.
• Participate in special programming and fundraising events.

Skills

Editorial environment

Audio production

Communication skills

News judgement

Public radio experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree

Tools

Recording equipment

Job description

Boise State Public Radio is Idaho’s largest nonprofit NPR member station, delivering news, music and cultural programming. We seek an on‑air host and producer to present Morning Edition and the BSPR weekday podcast The Connector, and to assist in daily reporting, writing and editing.

The role requires staying on top of local and national news, editing scripts for accuracy, and coordinating newscasts, billboards, and two-ways.