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Reporter/Producer
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19-07-2025
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KUER is looking for a savvy politics reporter to serve civically-minded broadcast and digital audiences. With an emphasis on politics and government and other topics as assigned this person is responsible for producing multi-platform daily and long-form stories that help people navigate life in Utah. About us: KUER serves Utahns with trustworthy news and information expertly crafted stories and conversations and diverse voices from around our state. To provide this essential public service were dedicated to building an organizational culture that prioritizes collaboration. We seek a team that reflects our entire community and we encourage the contributions from people of various experiences. We are committed to attracting and retaining a staff whose perspectives are heard and valued. This is essential to our success. Benefits Health dental and wellness coverage Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a) Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) Paid leave time Tuition reduction for employee and family members and more: and pitches original coverage topics; produces news as assigned by the newsroom editorial team; identifies and builds trust with sources with an emphasis on seeking out various perspectives; records and logs audio interviews for broadcast production; writes edits and voices reports for broadcast and digital platforms Maintains beat specialty in politics and government; follows major developments in specialty; follows pertinent publications and attends related events; proactively participates in the creative cycle of story and program origination with reporters producers and editorial leadership team Adheres to deadlines and in concert with appropriate staff makes timely and effective decisions for breaking news; works closely with other staff and under the supervision of the editorial team in identifying developing and creating content that supports KUERs overall mission Actively participates in KUER fund drives and represents KUER at community and station events Executes administrative duties related to their own reporting and community engagement to support federal and grant reporting requirements source tracking and other station goals
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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 edit and rerecord final story formats. Department Specific Qualifications Three to five years of previous professional journalism experience Previous professional broadcast journalism experience Sound news judgment and knowledge of journalistic best practices A portfolio demonstrating strong interviewing broadcast and digital writing fact-checking and audio production skills An understanding of public media radio broadcasting and AP Style Ability to explain complex political ideas and processes in a conversational accessible and entertaining way Ability to identify and produce stories that demonstrate the impact of political decisions on the public Willingness to step aside from the beat to produce stories of curiosity and joy that reflect the richness of Utahs communities Passion for responding to audiences by producing stories that serve their needs At ease with being on camera (video social media and TV broadcast) Demonstrated ability with digital photography and social media Excellent communicator team player and problem solver with demonstrated human relations skills Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality journalism A passion for creative storytelling that centers the audience and includes various perspectives from across Utah Willingness to learn grow and innovate
KUER is looking for a savvy politics reporter to serve civically-minded broadcast and digital audiences. With an emphasis on politics and government and other topics as assigned this person is responsible for producing multi-platform daily and long-form stories that help people navigate life in Utah. About us: KUER serves Utahns with trustworthy news and information expertly crafted stories and conversations and diverse voices from around our state. To provide this essential public service were dedicated to building an organizational culture that prioritizes collaboration. We seek a team that reflects our entire community and we encourage the contributions from people of various experiences. We are committed to attracting and retaining a staff whose perspectives are heard and valued. This is essential to our success. Benefits Health dental and wellness coverage Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a) Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) Paid leave time Tuition reduction for employee and family members and more: and pitches original coverage topics; produces news as assigned by the newsroom editorial team; identifies and builds trust with sources with an emphasis on seeking out various perspectives; records and logs audio interviews for broadcast production; writes edits and voices reports for broadcast and digital platforms Maintains beat specialty in politics and government; follows major developments in specialty; follows pertinent publications and attends related events; proactively participates in the creative cycle of story and program origination with reporters producers and editorial leadership team Adheres to deadlines and in concert with appropriate staff makes timely and effective decisions for breaking news; works closely with other staff and under the supervision of the editorial team in identifying developing and creating content that supports KUERs overall mission Actively participates in KUER fund drives and represents KUER at community and station events Executes administrative duties related to their own reporting and community engagement to support federal and grant reporting requirements source tracking and other station goals
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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 edit and rerecord final story formats. Department Specific Qualifications Three to five years of previous professional journalism experience Previous professional broadcast journalism experience Sound news judgment and knowledge of journalistic best practices A portfolio demonstrating strong interviewing broadcast and digital writing fact-checking and audio production skills An understanding of public media radio broadcasting and AP Style Ability to explain complex political ideas and processes in a conversational accessible and entertaining way Ability to identify and produce stories that demonstrate the impact of political decisions on the public Willingness to step aside from the beat to produce stories of curiosity and joy that reflect the richness of Utahs communities Passion for responding to audiences by producing stories that serve their needs At ease with being on camera (video social media and TV broadcast) Demonstrated ability with digital photography and social media Excellent communicator team player and problem solver with demonstrated human relations skills Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality journalism A passion for creative storytelling that centers the audience and includes various perspectives from across Utah Willingness to learn grow and innovate
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