Bonneville Denver Sports Writer

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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

To update, gather, edit and create sports content for DenverFan.com. Ensure that all content on DenverFan.com is fresh and represents the high standards of 104.3 The Fan. The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates strong editorial skills and sound news judgment with experience reporting or writing for a print publication or online news outlet. 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. Works closely with the digital media team, sports and other departments to help make DenverSports.com a world class web site.

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

• This position is a hybrid role that requires the employee to sometimes work at our Denver site. Specific hybrid schedules will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by managers and senior management.

What You Will Do:

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

• Produce written news content and features on Denver sports stories for station’s website.
• Receive writing assignments from digital sports editor and complete projects on deadline.
• Post stories to website using station’s online portal and subscription image service.
• Offer ideas, suggestions, and concepts for the station’s digital platforms that are innovative and creative.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism with skills in the following areas: broadcast journalism, writing, computer and operational skills, related field, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a newsroom environment and/or experience writing for print or online news or sports site or blog. Prefer experience as a print reporter, copy editor and/or web editor.
• Exceptional sports writing skills including editing and grammar skills. Ability to edit, produce and create accurate, well presented content in a quick, timely manner.
• Must possess typing skills and computer input ability. Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new programs and HTML are required. Must enjoy working with computers and technology.
• Able to produce, gather, edit and update sports news content for DenverFan.com on a daily basis. Will require the production and gathering of text, images, web pages, audio/video, etc. and work closely with others in the digital department to accomplish this function.
• Able to work independently with little supervision. Requires a track record of dependability and evidence of being a self-starter.
• As a key player of the 104.3 The Fan team, must be willing to offer ideas, suggestions and other concepts for the station’s Internet activities that are innovative and creative. Willingness to support web team and participate in a variety of Internet activities.

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

 $15.00 - $21.50 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:

• Paid time off for 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
• 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.

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/80783/427844/