<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Please see Special Instructions for more details.</p> <p>Please submit the following documents to apply:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover letter describing your interest in journalism, public media and KUER </li></ul> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/21/2025 Requisition Number PRN15806N Job Title Temporary 3 Month Working Title General Assignment Reporter Job Grade UGR FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 20 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Weekdays, but due to the unpredictability of news, this position must be available for some evening hours and weekend work.</p> <p>Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00335 - KUER Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $20/hour Close Date 05/15/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>KUER is looking for an aspiring journalist to research, write and produce daily radio stories of local and state interest for our Utah-wide audience. This GA position is part-time and time-limited June 1-Sept. 19, 2025</p> <p>DISCLAIMER</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Selects and researches topics; contacts and interviews sources; maintains notes and audio recordings; writes, edits and produces multimedia reports for digital and broadcast audiences; Produces news as assigned by newsroom editorial staff. </li><li>Proactively participates in the creative cycle of story origination with reporters, producers and editorial staff. </li><li>The Reporter adheres to deadlines and, in concert with appropriate staff, makes timely and effective decisions in situations requiring prompt attention. </li><li>Executes administrative duties related to their own reporting and community engagement to support federal and grant reporting requirements, source tracking and other station goals. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>This is a 3 month, temporary, non-benefited position.</p> <p>Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.</p> <ul> <li>One year of previous professional journalism experience or demonstrated educational equivalency </li><li>Sound news judgment and understanding of journalistic best practices </li><li>A portfolio demonstrating interviewing, broadcast and digital writing, fact-checking and audio production skills </li><li>Excellent communicator, team player and problem solver with demonstrated human relations skills </li><li>Ability to proactively find and report stories on a wide range of topics and locations </li><li>Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality journalism </li><li>A passion for creative storytelling that serves Utah communities </li><li>Ability to build trust with sources in the community </li><li>Willingness to learn, grow and innovate </li><li>Familiarity with AP Style </li></ul> <p>Preferences</p> <ul> <li>Comfort with digital photography and social media </li></ul> <p>Special Instructions Summary</p> <p>Please submit the following documents to apply:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover letter describing your interest in journalism, public media and KUER </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly 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.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>How did you hear about this position? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>University of Utah Web Page</p> </li><li> <p>Internet: search engine, online job board, etc</p> </li><li> <p>University of Utah employee referral</p> </li><li> <p>Career Services/Campus Job Fair</p> </li><li> <p>Community/Government Agency</p> </li><li> <p>Other/Unknown</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>How did you hear about this position? Please specify the name of the job board, community, education, government agency, search engine, etc. used to find out about this position. </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li></ul>