Morning Edition Host & Podcast Reporter

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation days 12–24

Retirement contributions

Health insurance

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

Boise State Public Radio, a unit of Boise State University, seeks a skilled host and editor to produce and present Morning Edition content and a weekday podcast, The Connector. You will assist in daily reporting, scripting, editing, and coordinating on-air segments.

The role emphasizes strong news judgment, editorial ethics, and clear, engaging on-air delivery for Boise’s listening audience. A leadership presence and collaboration with the public radio team are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree and 5 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in hosting, reporting or producing the news is preferred.
• Fluent in digital audio production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present content live on-air and on a daily podcast in an authoritative and conversational manner.
• Assist in daily news gathering, writing and editing.
• Stay atop daily local and national news through multiple sources.
• Adhere to editorial and ethical standards and write scripts for accuracy and timeliness.
• Arrange newscasts, billboards and other on-air content including producing two-ways for show.
• Participate in special programming, fundraising programs and events.
• Serve as a responsible ambassador for Boise State Public Radio.

Skills

Editorial environment

Audio production

Communication skills

News judgment

Public radio experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Recording equipment

Job description

Boise State Public Radio, a unit of Boise State University, seeks a skilled host and editor to produce and present Morning Edition content and a weekday podcast, The Connector. You will assist in daily reporting, scripting, editing, and coordinating on-air segments.

The role emphasizes strong news judgment, editorial ethics, and clear, engaging on-air delivery for Boise’s listening audience. A leadership presence and collaboration with the public radio team are essential.