Details
Open Date 08/15/2023
Requisition Number PRN36034B
Job Title Reporter/Producer
Working Title Central Utah/Growth, Wealth & Poverty Reporter, KUER News
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday thru Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required for scheduled events and if breaking news events occur.
Due to the nature of this position, the reporter will be required to live in Utah’s Provo-Orem metropolitan area . Remote candidates cannot be considered. Some travel throughout the region, including periodic visits to KUER’s main studio in Salt Lake City, will be required.
VP Area President
Department 00335 - KUER
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 50,000 - 53,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
KUER is looking for an ambitious reporter to cover statewide issues of growth, wealth and poverty as well as the diverse politics, culture and more of Central Utah. The successful candidate will be based in Utah’s Provo-Orem metropolitan area and be part of KUER’s statewide team of curious and compassionate journalists. In 2021, Provo was the 8th fastest growing metro in the country. It’s home to Brigham Young University, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah Valley University, which has the largest student population in the state, and sits between agricultural lands and a burgeoning tech industry. As the state continues to grow, this area is a microcosm of how Utah deals with cultural and economic change. Seeking to explain this transition, the reporter will be responsible for producing compelling and thought-provoking daily stories and long-form features across radio, web and other digital platforms.
About us:
KUER serves Utahns with trustworthy news and information, expertly crafted stories and conversations featuring diverse voices from around our state. To provide this essential public service, we’re dedicated to building an organizational culture that prioritizes collaboration. We know an inclusive and equitable work environment is essential to our success.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff whose perspectives are heard and valued. We strongly encourage people of color, women, transgender and non-binary people, people with disabilities and those from other groups historically underrepresented in our industry to apply.
DISCLAIMER
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. In addition to the duties outlined here, the position includes such other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of previous professional experience in the news field; demonstrated oral and written communications skills; and an understanding of Public Radio and radio broadcasting required. Production skills are needed to record and edit final story formats.
Department Specific Qualifications:
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Director/ Title IX Coordinator
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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