Bonneville International owns and operates over 20 radio stations in San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver and Salt Lake City as well as Salt Lake City’s premier television station, KSL-TV. Bonneville International is among the premier broadcasting companies in the nation and takes great pride in our reputation as an employer of choice. People love working for us because we believe our employees and our ownership are what makes us different. Our television and radio stations provide leadership that builds up, connects, informs and celebrates the communities in which we serve. Whether we are producing responsive public affairs programming, working with clients to improve their businesses, engineering an on-site live broadcast in support of a charity, or utilizing the incomparable local news-gathering capabilities of our news and talk properties, we care about our customers and support our local communities. 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/ One of America's top news radio stations is looking for its next legendary reporter. If you're experienced, hard-working, driven, and have a strong desire to share stories, we want to hear from you! Position Overview KIRO Radio news reporters are expected to be well-sourced, well-informed deliverers of original content and breaking news reporting, both on the radio and online, that is focused on the Puget Sound-area audience we serve. Our reporters are self-starters who are motivated to enterprise stories, maintain sources, and strive to set the agenda for news in the region. Reporters have the ability to take a story and deliver it in short-form news copy, long-form features or discussions on talk shows which span the political spectrum, and in long-form AP-style web copy for MyNorthwest.com. Reporters also take photos and videos at events to feed social media platforms and MyNorthwest.com 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 Seattle site. What You Will Do: Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to: Enterprise news stories Cultivate and maintain connections and sources Develop topical areas of expertise Concise, conversational and accurate on-air presentation in newscasts and on shows Create objective news content that will be consumed by a broad and diverse audience on the radio and online Write quickly, clearly and accurately for both newscasts, news/talk shows, and web Seamlessly records and edits audio Effectively use social media to present stories Contribute stories to MyNorthwest.com in a timely manner Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays under deadlines Available for breaking news coverage at all times of the day, including weekends and holidays Effectively communicates story assignments and progress with manager(s), newsroom peers, and news/talk show producers/hosts May at times be asked to serve as a fill in anchor and/or desk editor. Skills and Experience We Are Looking For: Proven experience writing for broadcast Proven experience crafting and effectively delivering stories on-air Naturally curious; aggressive in pursuit of information Has a deep understanding of journalistic standards, ethics, and expectations Quality on-air vocal presentation Writes factual and compelling news copy Computer-literate with the technical ability to operate studio equipment Understands social media platforms and has the ability to contribute to various platforms Is a self-starter who works well independently and in teams Proven news judgment and expertise in local news Ability to find, develop and deliver compelling news stories daily Outstanding writing, editing, and production skills Concise, compelling, and conversational broadcast writing skills and the ability to verbally deliver on-air newscasts Proven ability to multi-task and communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations Experience delivering newscasts and reporting on-air An in-house writing and broadcast audition under the direction of KIRO Radio will be required Able to take direction/feedback and incorporate into work Exhibits a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the Bonneville International Corporation’s “Investigative Reporting Guidelines” as well as Company Policy and FCC Rules and Regulations. Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, clients, and audience. Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor. Preferred Qualifications: Four (4) year degree in journalism, communications, or commensurate work experience Two (2) plus years commercial broadcast journalism/reporting experience or equivalent Understands regional issues Strong understanding of politics and legislative proceedings Adept at writing and producing 30-40 second news stories, Ability to remain objective and expand stories into longer conversations with liberal, moderate, and conservative talk show hosts Video production and on-camera skills Master of both formal and conversational broadcast tone 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 $24.05 - $43.27 an hour. The pay range provided here spans multiple levels of this job. Salary/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 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one 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 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.