Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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:

Position Overview  

KSL TV is looking for a capable professional to direct live and recorded content with Ross OverDrive. They must also be proficient in the operation of studio equipment including handheld cameras, robotic cameras, camera control units, teleprompters, other related television equipment and act as floor director in a manner that provides KSL News and its views a highly produced product from a technical and aesthetic perspective. 

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 Salt Lake City site.

What You Will Do:   

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

• The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Responsible for calling and executing quality, mistake free newscasts, leading the production team during a show.
• Coordinates the efforts of all production members during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in the control room during the production of programs
• Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
• Able to work well with the news producer to craft quality showcasing moments.
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
• Acts as a liaison between the production and all other departments
• Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:   

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in live news broadcast
• Must possess ability to lead, thrive under pressure, and succeed in the fast-paced environment of live local news.
• Good or correctable to good vision, able to display creative abilities in studio camera composition as well as in other assigned production activities
• Work hours required and able to work more hours when needed to meet deadlines

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
• Lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs. or heavy studio production equipment as needed
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination

Compensation   

$20.00 - 24.00 an 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. 

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