Ksl Newsradio Associate Producer (Part Time)

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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

Produce a show or shows that discuss the issues of the day, relatable and compelling news, and matters important to family and community. Management will assign responsibilities on a regular and/or rotating basis depending upon need and proven capabilities and the need to provide expertise for the future.

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 Salt Lake City site.

What You Will Do:

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

• Develop and support on-air talk topics and interviews that are compelling, informative, and interesting and adhere to station's format philosophy and the KSL brand
• Contribute creative ideas on show development, topics, and guests, format execution and station promotion
• Strategically use digital elements to enhance audience experience and increase audience engagement
• Regularly post to show's social media accounts using varied and creative content
• Participate in stations' digital marketing efforts and stay on top of trending digital developments
• Work to be well-informed of the radio station’s market, different station/program styles, and audience demographics on an ongoing basis
• Maintain a professional and helpful attitude toward other staff members at all times
• Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities and meet specific deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain professional and technical capabilities in order to make full use of the tools and opportunities provided by the station and to expand personal contribution to the company
• Is familiar with the rules and industry regulations around radio production; knows when it is necessary, and how to acquire, relevant clearances and licenses
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• College degree in communications, journalism, marketing or other relevant field OR two years of relevant experience
• Ability to produce talk show topics and support execution that is professional, timely, and compelling
• Knowledgeable and articulate in dealing with current affairs and the news of the day
• Creative in use of sound, production elements, and show ideas to build more interesting presentation
• Enthusiasm for commercial talk radio
• Ability to research and implement new social media practices a significant plus, specifically experience with Facebook and Twitter ads and analytics
• Ability to understand and execute format philosophy and work with a team of other professionals in creating a distinctive sound
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Strong writing skills
• Stress tolerance: ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and to react quickly to changes with sound judgment
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients

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.

Compensation

$16.00 to $20.00 per hour. This range is inclusive of multiple job levels. 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 volunteering
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
• 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.