Podcast Producer/Reporter Job at University of Kentucky in Lexington

Job Title

Podcast Producer/Reporter

Requisition Number

RE52106

Department Name

18460:WUKY

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

41

Salary Range

$15.83-25.30/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Equivalencies

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Education

BA

Required Related Experience

2 years

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. Flexible hours for political and/or breaking news coverage outside of regular shift.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to anchor NPR’s “Morning Edition”. Assist WUKY New Director with podcast production, editing and publication and to be a WUKY general news reporter. Major job responsibilities include news reporting, news anchor, and assisting production of podcast.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Radio Broadcast, Production and ENG gear; Associated Press newswire; Cook Edit (or equivalent); and MS Office.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Radio/Television Broadcasting.

Deadline to Apply

11/12/2025

Our University Community

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

IEBC

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).