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Sports Digital Content Writer/Editor

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Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

WHO WE ARE:

****** is an integrated media company, providing advertising and digital marketing solutions across 22 radio stations in Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco, Sacramento and Salt Lake City, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL TV 5, in Salt Lake. As a leader in broadcasting and advertising for over 50 years, our purpose is to build up, connect, inform and celebrate communities and families across our markets. We're proud of our history, and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow!

THE BONNEVILLE EXPERIENCE:

Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration
Continuous growth and development training
Generous PTO policy in addition to paid holidays
Extraordinary benefits such as 401k with matching, with no waiting period
High value health care plans at low prices (Medical, Dental, Disability, FSA, Vision)
We are focused on contributing to the communities we work in. We encourage our employees through initiatives such as matching for personal charitable giving and fundraising and paid volunteer hours
POSITION PURPOSE:

We’re looking for a versatile and driven Content Contributor to write, shoot, edit and post sports news events, features and documentaries. Our ideal candidate will bring energy and focus in producing compelling digital sports coverage for audiences in Sacramento and surrounding areas. This is a unique position that requires extreme flexibility, including work on weekends, evenings, etc. In addition, the position requires the flexibility and dependability to work additional hours during breaking news and other big sporting events.

This is a hybrid on-site/remote role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Sacramento office location. In order to work on Company premises, or with clients / members of the public at other locations, Bonneville employees must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test within the previous seven days.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create unique, engaging and shareable sports content consistent with the KHTK Sports 1140 brand for use on digital platforms (website, app, social)
Create content covering all of the region’s sports teams, NBA, MLB, NHL, etc., with a heavy emphasis on NFL.
Receive writing assignments from Digital Sports Editor and complete projects on deadline
Working alongside on-air talent to expand on-air commentary for use on digital products
Respond to breaking news promptly with compelling content to join trending conversations
Responsible to assist in making sure that website and social pages are continually fresh from both a content and graphical perspective.
Offer ideas, suggestions and other concepts for the station’s digital platforms that are innovative and creative.
Consistently work hours required. Work more when required to meet deadlines including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Exceptional sports knowledge, including strong knowledge of the Sacramento sports scene
Ability to generate highly creative, compelling sports programming for multi-platform distribution
Strong understanding of the current digital and social media landscape, including creating content for Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other platforms, best practices, success metrics and emerging platforms
Prior experience updating and maintaining a brand, team or other professional social media account
Design, photo and video editing skills
Experience with Adobe Creative / Microsoft Office
Experience with WordPress preferred
Expertise using social media platforms to curate and promote news content
Ability to write clear, concise, conversational and accurate copy
Prior experience operating and maintaining professional digital video and audio equipment preferred
Ability to produce content efficiently and concisely under deadline pressure and to manage stress effectively
Able to work independently with little supervision. Requires a track record of dependability and evidence of being a self-starter.
Maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
College degree in digital content/development, journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
Two (2) years’ digital production experience or equivalent preferred
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.
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.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Work in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to consistently work hours required. Position requires extreme flexibility; able to work evenings, weekends, odd hours, etc. to ensure that digital properties are continually updated and fresh. Flexibility to work during breaking news and other big news events required. Willing to update content remotely from home and elsewhere as needed
Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients
Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
Maintain confidentiality by not discussing internal matters, company strategies, client’s proprietary information, personnel matters, wage and salary information or any sensitive information with clients, competitors, listeners, the media or inappropriately with co-workers, and by not distributing our proprietary research or other information to our competitors
As a media company, we are responsible for lifting and inspiring with respect and giving voice to all the communities and clients that 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, and we believe that empowering all our employees to share their ideas and experiences will fuel creativity, innovation, and inspiration.



For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://admin.sourcingpro.io/apply/47967/442775/