Theatrical​/Radio​/TV Asst

Job Summary

Paid KUER Internship Fall 2026, Aug. 24 – Dec. 18, 2026. KUER 90.1, Utah’s largest NPR affiliate, is seeking an advanced student or recent graduate looking to build their journalism portfolio. This is a hands‑on internship in the KUER newsroom assisting daily news production. The first half of the internship has a particular focus on the Utah Legislative session.

The successful candidate will work 12–16 hours per week assisting the KUER Newsroom in research, news gathering, writing, interviews and production of daily stories on deadline for broadcast and for the web.

• Excellent writing and research skills, as well as a demonstrated interest and familiarity with Utah news and politics, are required.
• The ideal applicant will have some print or audio reporting experience and basic audio editing skills.
• Familiarity with creating vertical video content is a plus.

• Experience with audio editing.
• Experience creating vertical video content.

Temporary part‑time position. Standard hours per week 16. Shift: afternoons. Hours to be determined when the paid internship begins. Pay rate $14.00 per hour.

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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. 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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University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 581‑2169
Email: employment