Utah’s All Things Considered Host

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KUER in Salt Lake City is seeking a broadcaster and journalist to host NPR’s All Things Considered, delivering local insight with Utah-focused reporting. The host guides audiences through national and international stories with a Utah lens, and contributes across radio, online and video platforms.

The role emphasizes accuracy, impartiality and collaboration, with responsibilities spanning live hosting, news writing, board operation, and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional on-air hosting and broadcast journalism experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong on-air presence and interviewing, broadcast and digital writing skills.
• Experience with broadcast systems and news software.
• Sound news judgment and AP style knowledge.
• Enthusiasm for storytelling that serves Utah audiences.
• Collaborative editorial process commitment.
• Understanding of local and national politics.
• Strong communication and team skills.
• Ability to appear on multiple platforms beyond radio.
• Willingness to adapt with KUER News.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary KUER host and trusted local voice during NPR’s All Things Considered.
• Operate the board to mix NPR feed and breaks.
• Write, produce and deliver on-air news; produce on-demand news.
• Participate in air checks and support promotion strategy.
• Meet deadlines and make timely decisions for breaking news.
• Collaborate with staff to develop journalism for KUER’s audience-centric mission.
• Report and produce interviews across multiple platforms.
• Ensure work meets NPR KUER standards of accuracy and impartiality.
• Participate in newsroom meetings and fund drives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-air hosting

Broadcast journalism

Storytelling

Collaboration

Communication

Politics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Wide Orbit

Content Depot

Burli

AP products

Audition

ProTools

Job description

KUER in Salt Lake City is seeking a broadcaster and journalist to host NPR’s All Things Considered, delivering local insight with Utah-focused reporting. The host guides audiences through national and international stories with a Utah lens, and contributes across radio, online and video platforms.

The role emphasizes accuracy, impartiality and collaboration, with responsibilities spanning live hosting, news writing, board operation, and audience engagement.