University of Utah is hiring: KUER Fall News Intern in Salt Lake City

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.

Responsibilities
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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions
Applications are accepted through the University of Utah’s HR portal. Please include: cover letter explaining your interest and experience in journalism and public media, resume, and names and contact info for at least two academic or professional references.

Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for information.

Legal and Fair Employment Notices
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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To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

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