KSL TV Videographer/Editor (Full Time)

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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.

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Position Overview

KSL TV is looking for a talented storytelling photojournalist to join our staff. We are searching for someone who can tell creative character driven stories in both long form and deadline environments.

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 :

• Capture and edit news events and features as assigned by the assignment desk
• Gather information and convert it into appropriate visual, written, audio and / or digital formats as assigned
• Drive to and from news events in a timely and safe manner
• Correctly operate and maintain all ENG camera / deck and other assigned gear
• Edit news stories in a compelling, interesting way
• If needed, monitor public safety scanners, make phone calls to public safety departments and travel to scenes of KSL news interest
• At events of news interest, gather information, shoot video, communicate with producers and editors to effectively present events
• Adhere to NPPA photography principles
• Maintain communication with the station, alerting the desk by radio or phone of any story or personal status change that may affect the assignment
• Willing and able to perform on-call and back-up on-call duties on a rotating basis.
• Edit newscast content as assigned
• Operate Live U technology and Microwave transmission as a photographer and editor / ENG operator

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For :

• Two (2) years post high school education in communications, journalism or related field, or equivalent
• Five (5) years previous commercial experience as a video photographer / editor, or equivalent
• A sense of news value and ability to display creative abilities in photojournalism and video editing techniques. Audition tape may be required
• Ability to communicate a story visually through either video or still photography
• Ability to write basic caption information
• Show an extended knowledge of technical abilities of photojournalism and storytelling
• Ability to edit news stories in a professional and expedient manner. KSL guidelines suggest being able to edit a PACKAGE in 40 minutes, a NAT-SOT in 15 minutes, and a NAT in 10 minutes.
• Valid driver license and proven ability to safely drive company or personal vehicle without exposing company to serious liability risks
• Self-starter, dependable, and capable of performing under pressure particularly when unanticipated problems or unscheduled assignments arise
• Show initiative and innovation in problem solving in all aspects of news production with moderate amount of supervision
• Proven ability to handle stress
• Work effectively in team environment
• Prefer experience in TV News, documentary production, or equivalent

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
• Good vision and hand coordination
• Lift, move, and carry equipment that weight 50-60 lbs. Able and willing to carry equipment for whatever distance is necessary to completely cover the event

Compensation

$22.00-25.50 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
• 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.