On-Call Reporter/ Stringer - Western Salt Lake County/Tooele County
Job description
Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
Who We Are
At Bonneville International, our purpose is to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families in the markets we serve. As an integrated media company, we provide content, advertising, and digital marketing solutions across 23 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake. We are responsible for lifting and inspiring with respect and giving voice to all the communities and clients we serve.
We believe that empowering our employees to share their ideas and experiences will fuel creativity, innovation, and inspiration. A diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our ability to create and deliver exceptional content, products, and services that represent our communities. We’re proud of our history and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow!
To learn more about Bonneville and how our local media matters, visit: https://bonneville.com/
Position Overview
The Western Salt Lake County/Tooele reporter stringer will generate and deliver broadcast content for KSL NewsRadio that is clear, compelling and accurate – and focused on western Salt Lake County and Tooele County. They will work closely with our web team on digital content development and news content. Stringers will either pitch story ideas for approval or be assigned stories from the newsroom with an expected work time of four hours, except in the event of long-form or investigative work, which will be assigned and approved on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.
- This position is designated as a remote role. Employee may work from home but will be required to work from a state where Bonneville is an established business.
What You Will Do:
Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:
Enterprise news stories about western Salt Lake City and Tooele County, or other locations as assigned
Cultivate and maintain news sources
Search for stories, meet interviewees, edit, record and report out in the community whenever possible, working from home or other isolated locations infrequently
Present news in a concise, conversational and accurate manner on-air and online
Create objective news content that will be consumed by a broad and diverse audience over multiple platforms
Write quickly, clearly and accurately
Meet deadlines
Effectively and appropriately use social media to present stories via all available media channels
Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays under deadlines
Occasionally assist with breaking news
Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:
College degree in communications, journalism, or other relevant field OR two years relevant experience
Naturally curious; aggressive in pursuit of information
Understanding of beat reporting and the ability to cultivate sources and stories
Ability to consistently work hours required, with more on occasion when required to meet deadlines
Exhibits courage, discipline and judgment
Required Technical Skills:
Proficiency in sound production and audio editing, including editing programs (Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Audacity
Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Experience with audio recording equipment preferred
Required General Skills:
Highly reliable and professional
Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative, deadline-driven, team environment while managing multiple priorities effectively
Highly creative in use of sound and writing
Thorough understanding and ability to work in the areas of news, politics, and pop culture
Physical Demands
Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.
Lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion.
Compensation
$16.00 to $21.00 per hour. Hourly rate to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data.
What We Offer You: Check Out Our Bonneville Benefits!
Employees at Bonneville can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Access to an entire team of free financial planners
- Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
- Continuous growth and development opportunities
- Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration
Bonneville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.
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