Bon Phoenix

Bon Phoenix

KTAR News On-Call Editor

Phoenix

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
SEOVideo ProductionCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
  • We believe that empowering our employees to share their ideas and experiences will fuel creativity, innovation, and inspiration.
  • We're proud of our history and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow!

Responsibilities

  • Manage Daily News Content - Oversee, update, and maintain fresh, accurate news content for KTAR.com and KTAR News 92.3.
  • Monitor News Sources - Track scanners, wire services, social media, and partner outlets to identify developing stories and verify information.
  • Report and Produce Stories - Create written stories and provide audio (and sometimes video) for the newsroom with a strong multimedia mindset. Perform live in-studio reports during newscasts.
  • Optimize Content for SEO - Write headlines, metadata, and story framing that improve search visibility without compromising editorial integrity.

Requirements

  • Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in broadcast journalism or Associate's Degree.
  • Minimum of one year of experience as an active reporter, anchor or editor in a professional news environment.
  • Strong broadcast writing, and computer skills.
  • Self-starter who can work though everyday tasks with minimal direction
  • Ability to understand and utilize news feeds and social media
  • Sound news judgement and ability to simplify press releases as well as government, and law enforcement information
  • Hold true to the utmost ethics in journalism and practice integrity in all areas, including professional and personal standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conversational, yet professional news delivery.
  • Proficiency in editing audio using software like Audition or NewsBoss Audio Editor
  • NewsBoss platform experience preferred. Basic video editing skills preferred.
  • Strong desire to work at Arizona's largest and most respected award-winning news radio station.
  • Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation

  • $17.00 - $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.

Benefits

  • You: Check Out Our Bonneville Benefits!
  • Employees at Bonneville can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:
  • Paid time off for sick leave
  • Pitch Story Ideas - Generate innovative and creative story concepts that align with KTAR's brand and coverage priorities.
  • Collaborate with Newsroom Staff - Work closely with reporters, editors, anchors, and other departments to ensure cohesive coverage and smooth workflow.
  • Maintain "Futures File" - collect news advisories and file them in the station's calendar for future coverage.
  • Coordinate Breaking News Workflow - Direct reporters, anchors, and digital staff during urgent news situations to ensure fast, accurate, multi‑platform coverage.
  • Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.

Company info

  • 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 19 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, 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
  • 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 19 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, 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.
  • A diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our ability to create and deliver exceptional content, products, and services that represent our communities.
  • We are looking for an organized, versatile team member who can effectively manage the flow of information through the KTAR News Desk while producing and delivering informative, up-to-the-minute news reports.
  • This role will require you to be available for varied schedules.
  • It's the perfect "foot in the door" opportunity for an up-and-comer or a great job for someone who just wants to keep their news chops fresh.
  • Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.
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