KTAR News On-Call Editor
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, versatile team member to manage daily news content, monitor news sources, report and produce stories, pitch story ideas, meet deadlines, collaborate with newsroom staff, maintain a "futures file," edit reporter copy, coordinate breaking news workflow, uphold ethical standards, optimize content for SEO, and perform live in-studio reports.
What You Will Do
- Manage Daily News Content
- Maintain Fresh, Accurate News Content for KTAR.com and KTAR News 92.3
- Monitor News Sources
- Track Scanners, Wire Services, Social Media, and Partner Outlets
- Create Written Stories and Provide Audio (and Sometimes Video) for the Newsroom
- Perform Live In-Studio Reports During Newscasts
- Pitch Story Ideas
- Generate Innovative and Creative Story Concepts
- Meet Deadlines
- Complete Projects and Publish Updates Quickly and Accurately
- Collaborate with Newsroom Staff
- Work Closely with Reporters, Editors, Anchors, and Other Departments
- Maintain "Futures File"
- Edit Reporter Copy
- Review Scripts and Written Stories for Accuracy, Clarity, Grammar, and Consistency
- Cook Up Breaking News Workflow
- Direct Reporters, Anchors, and Digital Staff During Urgent News Situations
- Ensure Fast, Accurate, Multi-Platform Coverage
- Uphold Ethical Standards
- Ensure All Content Meets Journalistic Ethics, Including Fairness, Balance, Attribution, and Responsible Sourcing
- Optimize Content for SEO
- Write Headlines, Metadata, and Story Framing That Improve Search Visibility Without Compromising Editorial Integrity
Skills And Experience We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or Associate’s Degree
- Minimum of One Year of Experience as an Active Reporter, Anchor, or Editor in a Professional News Environment
- Strong Broadcast Writing and Computer Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure to Meet Up-to-the-Minute/Hourly/Daily/Weekly Deadlines and Be Accurate and Precise in Writing News or Traffic Reports
- Self-Starter Who Can Work Though Everyday Tasks with Minimal Direction
- Ability to Understand and Utilize News Feeds and Social Media
- Sound News Judgment and Ability to Simplify Press Releases as Well as Government and Law Enforcement Information
- Strong Desire to Work at Arizona’s Largest and Most Respected Award-Winning News Radio Station
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
$17.00 - $19.00 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!
- Paid Time Off for Sick Leave
- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.