Job Summary

KUER, Utah's NPR affiliate, is seeking a producer for RadioWest, our public affairs and interview program. RadioWest explores the issues, ideas, and stories shaping Utah and the wider world through thoughtful conversations with newsmakers, scholars, writers, artists, and community voices.

The producer plays a central role in shaping the editorial direction of the program. We're looking for a journalist with strong news judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for telling stories. The ideal candidate is an excellent researcher and writer, a creative thinker, and a collaborative producer who can help develop and execute engaging, meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

• Developing original show ideas and enterprise reporting projects.
• Reviewing audience metrics and analytics to help inform editorial decisions and identify opportunities for growth.
• Participating in editorial discussions and helping evaluate program content for journalistic quality, relevance, and audience interest.
• Researching topics and helping define the editorial focus and scope of each program.
• Identifying, vetting, booking, and preparing guests for interviews.
• Communicating professionally with publicists, agents, academics, government officials, authors, and other sources.
• Conducting pre-interviews and background research to help shape on-air conversations.
• Writing show descriptions, web copy, promotional materials, and other editorial content.
• Editing audio for broadcast, podcast, and digital distribution.
• Publishing and maintaining content on the RadioWest website and digital platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalency; 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.