On-Call Announcer

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

KUER in Salt Lake City is seeking an On-Call Announcer to operate the radio broadcast board as a fill-in host. The role delivers local newscasts, introduces and plays back long-form features, and broadcasts weather and emergency updates from KUER’s campus facility.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Broadcasting or related field and at least one year of news-related experience, with a strong command of oral and written communication and Public Radio knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or related field and one year of news experience (or equivalency).
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills and an understanding of Public Radio and radio broadcasting.

Responsibilities

• Operates radio broadcast board on on-call basis for KUER. Shifts include mornings, middays, afternoons and weekends.
• Delivers local newscasts live during 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 promotions.
• Ensures seamless transitions between national broadcasts and local newscasts.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public radio understanding

Public speaking

NPR familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journaling/Broadcasting or related field

Tools

Wide Orbit automation system

Burli newscast software

Job description

On-Call Announcer

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

Requisition Number

PRN17442N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

On-call, as required

Department

00335 - KUER

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$18 - $24

Close Date

10/07/2026