Work with KUER
Who We Are
KUER is a 501(c)3 non-profit and tax-exempt organization that provides a commercial-free mix of NPR, BBC and local news to thousands of listeners throughout Utah and beyond through its extensive translator network.
What We Believe
It is our fundamental belief that information and public engagement enrich a community. To that end, KUER 90.1 is intensely committed to building a community of world citizens through story and art, discussion and debate, sound and creativity.
Our work is driven by our public service mission: KUER enhances the lives of its audience with a blend of news, information and entertainment in an unbiased, non-commercial context and creates an ongoing source of service and support vital to community organizations.
Why Work With Us
- Health, dental and wellness coverage
- Twelve paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation and personal time off
- Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
- Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
- University of Utah tuition reduction for employee and family members
- Flexible schedules
- A collaborative work environment
Open positions at KUER are recruited through University of Utah Human Resources. You can search for current job openings or click here for more information.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
KUER Fall News Intern:
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.
For more information and to apply, click here.
KUER Robert K. Avery Internship 2024-2025
KUER 90.1, Utah’s largest NPR affiliate, is seeking an ambitious student for an intensive, year-long news and production internship.
The first half of this internship will take place in the fall semester at "RadioWest," KUER’s premiere bi-weekly program. Starting in January, the second half will take place in KUER’s newsroom, assisting with coverage of the Utah’s Legislature 2025 general session
For more information and to apply, click here.
Director, Major Gifts:
Utah Public Media at the University of Utah, which includes KUER, KUUB, and PBS Utah, seeks a creative, energetic, and entrepreneurial Director of Major Gifts committed to the mission of public broadcasting who will expand a major giving program and work in concert with the highly successful mid-level giving clubs (Circle of Friends for KUER and Broadcaster’s Club for PBS Utah) for both radio and television stations. This role will collaborate with the membership, business sponsorship, grants and foundations teams, and the programming staff for KUER, KUUB, and PBS Utah, which will be critical to the success of the major giving program.
The Director of Major Gifts will report jointly to the Director of Development for Utah Public Media and University Advancement. They will have access to the considerable resources provided by University Advancement, including prospect management and research services, data analytics, training and professional development, principal, major, and legacy giving support, etc.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Development Specialist:
Utah Public Media at the University of Utah seeks a highly motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented events coordinator to assist in creating and managing memorable events and experiences to expand our donor engagement with KUER, KUUB, and PBS Utah. This critical role will develop and manage all logistics related to events for donor clubs at KUER and PBS Utah. This role will also assist with the project management of general donor and audience events for KUER, such as hosting national programs or talent at the station. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on every detail of an event, from small details to big-picture themes. Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple events or projects simultaneously. A love of public media, our core content, and why donors give to the stations is fundamental in helping to design and run events that heighten their giving experience.
For more information about this position and to apply, click here.
If your organization would like to join a mailing list about station job openings, please contact University of Utah HRM Analyst Miji Lee: Miji.Lee@utah.edu, or UIT/Eccles Broadcast Center, 101 Wasatch Dr., Salt Lake City UT 84112.
KUER and the University of Utah are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans, and provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
University of Utah Human Resources
250 E 200 S, 16th Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-581-2169
Fax: 801-581-8462
Email: employment@utah.edu