Salt Lake Area and State Government Reporter

Salt Lake Area and State Government Reporter Job Summary KUER, NPR Utah is looking for an ambitious and enterprising journalist ready to bring a fresh spin to Salt Lake area and state government reporting. This savvy newshound has a robust understanding of the inner workings of state policy and government, and is able to translate that into deeply human, engaging stories. They will seek stories off the beaten path and center the audience to answer questions, fact-check assertions and delight our community across digital and broadcast platforms. The reporter will write frequently, producing short-form, long-form, social media and audio work. About us KUER serves Utahns with trustworthy news and information, expertly crafted stories, plus conversations and voices from around our state. To provide this essential public service, we’re dedicated to building an organizational culture that prioritizes collaboration. We seek a team that reflects our entire community, and we encourage contributions from people of varied experiences. We are committed to attracting and retaining a staff whose perspectives are heard and valued. This is essential to our success. Benefits Health, dental, and wellness coverage Employer contribution to personal retirement Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) Paid leave time Tuition reduction for employee and family members Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu Responsibilities Prioritizes understanding what's important to Utahns; proactively participates in the creative cycle of story origination with reporters, producers and the editorial leadership team Closely follows state and municipal politics to enterprise stories that help Utahns understand the systems that shape our lives Identifies and builds trust with sources to deliver unique and thoughtful journalism to KUER's audiences Writes, edits and records stories for broadcast and digital platforms, including video, audio and social content while adhering to strict deadlines In concert with editorial leadership, makes timely and effective decisions for breaking news, reporting as necessary outside of regular business hours Contributes to the creation of KUER's award-winning politics brand, State Street, by developing themes, identifying topics, reporting and hosting on various digital platforms and for community engagement events Actively participates in KUER fund drives and represents KUER at community and station events Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience). Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related workexperience. Department Specific Qualifications Three to five years of previous professional journalism experience with a commitment to growth and innovation Demonstrated understanding of U.S. and state-level government processes (in legislatures, courts and city halls) as well as politics Sound news judgment and knowledge of journalistic best practices, including experience with public media and AP style Ability to identify stories and produce rigorous journalism from audience questions and conversations trending in the community or online A portfolio showing strong interviewing, writing, fact-checking and multi-platform production skills Ability to explain complex ideas and processes in a conversational, accessible and engaging way Enthusiasm for creative storytelling that centers the audience, serves their needs and includes perspectives from across Utah Commitment to writing for and appearing on multiple platforms such as video, social media, radio and occasionally TV broadcast Strong organizational skills to manage simultaneous reporting projects and deadlines while regularly delivering high-quality journalism Contributes to the newsroom's team culture by working collaboratively with editors and colleagues; approaches challenges with creativity, flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset Preferences Familiarity with Utah culture and politics Previous professional multimedia journalism experience, including photography, video and audio The ability to write and speak fluently in a second language Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary Monday thru Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required for scheduled and breaking news events. The reporter should expect to work and be available during Utah's legislative session and elections. Due to the nature of this position, the reporter will be required to live in the Salt Lake metro area. Remote candidates cannot be considered. Some travel throughout the region will be required. Department

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