KTAR PT Morning News Editor

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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!

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Position Overview

As Morning News Editor, you will play a critical role in the daily production of news stories for Arizona’s Morning News. The KTAR newsroom is a fast-paced, high-energy environment that produces live and local news content. We’re looking for a highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented professional to stay engaged and alert of all news updates, conduct interviews via video or by phone, execute breaking news and contribute to the content by writing, editing audio and performing on-air stories. You must be organized, have great news judgment and write solid copy.  This part-time position is an opportunity for a hungry broadcast professional with a desire to contribute to a winning team and advance in their career.   

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

• This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Phoenix site.

What You Will Do:

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to work under pressure to meet up to the minute/hourly/daily/weekly deadlines and be accurate and precise. 
• Work effectively in a team environment and maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with the entire news team and management. 
• Help prepare content for Arizona’s Morning News. Monitor news inbox, wires, websites, social media and other sources for developing content. 
• Read news wires/social media regularly and other news sources for story ideas. Must have excellent writing skills.   
• Communicate closely with the digital and talk teams to share information. 
• Handle regular social media posting duties for Arizona's Morning News, as well as any breaking updates for brand accounts.   
• Can proficiently edit audio for both stories and podcasts, uploads segments to podcaster.   
• Reach out for more information on breaking or developing stories as necessary, conduct interviews and write on air and online stories as necessary. Perform live studio reports as needed. 
• Consistently work hours required. This position has work hours of 4:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. weekdays in person at our Phoenix, AZ studio. 

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, mass communications or media preferred. 
• A minimum of 2 years of news editor, producer or reporter experience preferred. 
• The ability to work with social media and adapt to a changing media landscape that includes on air, online and digital components.     
• Sound news judgement and ability to simplify press releases as well as government and law enforcement information. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conversational, yet professional news delivery. 
• Proficiency in editing audio using software like Audition or Newsboss Audio Editor. 
• Prefer knowledge in using news software Newsboss.   
• Multilingual skills preferred. Spanish language speaking and writing preferred. 
• Strong desire to work at Arizona’s largest and most respected award-winning news radio station.   

Physical Demands

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation

 $19.00 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:

• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• Paid time off for sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• 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.