Paid KUER Internship Summer 2024, May 13 – August 16, 2024

KUER 90.1, Utah’s largest NPR affiliate, is seeking an ambitious student for a hands-on journalism internship to assist with KUER’s afternoon broadcast of All Things Considered.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work 12-16 hours per week assisting in the production of KUER’s broadcast and digital news. They will assist in research, news gathering, interviews and production of daily stories on deadline for broadcast and for the web. They will use these acquired skills to assist the KUER newsroom and the All Things Considered host.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have strong writing skills, some print or audio reporting experience and basic audio editing skills. Excellent research and time management skills, as well as a strong curiosity about the news, are essential.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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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.
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Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this position?
- University of Utah Web Page
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

List of References

Applicant Document - Other

Open Date

04/08/2024

Requisition Number

PRN14704N

Job Title

Theatrical/Radio/TV Asst

Working Title

KUER Summer News Intern

Job Grade

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

To be determined when the paid internship begin

Is this a work study job?

VP Area

President

Department

00335 - KUER

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$13/hr.

Close Date

04/22/2024

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