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**Open Date** 11/21/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16554N

**Job Title** UU Student - Other

**Working Title** KUER RadioWest 2026 Digital Communications Internship for RadioWest

**Career Progression Track** SJ

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 12-16

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Hours to be determined when internship begins

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00335 - KUER

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $13/ hr.

**Close Date** 12/05/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

KUER 90.1, Utah’s largest NPR affiliate, is seeking an ambitious student or recent graduate for an intensive, spring semester Digital Communications internship with RadioWest, KUER’s flagship interview program.

RadioWest is looking for someone to help us boost our messaging about our show and the work we do. We are aiming to reach a larger audience across all platforms and create more engagement with listeners.

Responsibilities

+ The intern will work with the production team to learn the context, ideas and ins and outs of each show we produce.

+ The messaging process will require collaboration with producers and research into the episodes to gain an understanding and getting facts right.

+ Draft engaging, show appropriate posts each week for Instagram, Facebook and X.

+ Use social media management tools (Buffer) to schedule posts.

+ Ensure timely promotion of upcoming episodes, special segments and live events.

+ Monitor comments, messages and mentions across platforms.

+ Respond to audience interactions in a professional and brand-consistent manner.

+ Track engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments, reach).

+ Prepare weekly or monthly reports summarizing performance and trends.

+ Stay updated on social media trends and recommend creative ideas to increase reach.

+ Identify opportunities for the show to participate in relevant conversations or trending topics.

+ Work closely with producers and hosts to gather behind-the-scenes content.

+ Coordinate with KUER’s marketing team to ensure consistency across all channels.

+ Maintain accuracy and integrity in all published content.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

+ Prior radio production experience is not necessary, but excellent marketing, communication and social media skills, as well as a strong curiosity about the news and Utah issues are essential.

+ Preferred applicants should be highly collaborative and open to feedback.

+ Students can be from any major, but there will be a preference for communications, journalism and public relations majors with a strong social media focus.

+ Interest in journalism and public radio is a plus.

Special Instructions Summary

Must enrolled at the University of Utah. Applications are accepted through the University of Utah’s HR portal.

Please include:

+ Cover letter explaining your interest and experience in marketing and public radio and broadcasting.

+ Resume

+ Names and contact info for at least two academic or professional references familiar with the student’s qualifications.

+ Applications are due Friday, December 5, 2025

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. 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.

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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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