KSL TV Newscast Director (Full-time)

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 KSL TV Newscast Director is responsible to manage the technical flow of news and other live broadcasts. Requires a deep understanding of the systems, communication and timing involved in producing a compelling news show.

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

• This position is an on-site 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:

• Use required systems to code and direct newscasts with minimal on-air mistakes.
• Complete pre-production for newscasts utilizing equipment in news control.
• Work with News Services staff to: Coordinate and achieve clear, interesting and accurate on-air news presentations. Coordinate control room, playback, and studio in pre-production, post-production and live presentation of news, sports, and other activities as assigned or scheduled. Design and execute a graphic look for all newscasts and related productions, e.g. teases and topicals.
• Assist in maintaining an effort to keep up with state-of-the-art equipment and employs the most professional techniques in presenting work. 
• Use available equipment to best meet production needs of News Department.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and uncluttered work area.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, and management. 
• Consistently works hours required.  Works more when required to meet deadlines including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• Deep understanding of various technical systems (production switcher, camera, teleprompter, audio) required for newscast.
• Ability to learn new software and systems and apply knowledge in various contexts.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision, confidential information and be a self-starter.
• Capable and willing to resolve unexpected problems and be flexible to perform unscheduled assignments.
• A high level of proficiency with computers, software and new technologies.
• Highly familiar with the benefits and shortcomings of all types of media including, but not limited to “heritage” media as well as all types of current and emerging social and digital media.
• Possess excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to handle stress.
• Ability to consistently work hours required.  Works more when required to meet deadlines including weekends, evenings, etc.
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Excel, Word and Adobe acrobat.

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 25 pounds on occasion.

Compensation

$21.00 - $28.00 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:

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies
• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
• 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.