Fill In Host, Sactown Sports

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 19 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, and Seattle, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake. We are responsible for lifting and inspriring with respect and giving voice to 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, our stations, and how our local media matters, visit: https://bonneville.com/

Overview

Sactown Sports is looking for a dynamic on-air personalities to serve in a fill in capacity who can engage with our audiences and support our mission by contributing daily on-air, off-air and online content. A successful candidate will deliver remarkable content in an interesting, compelling and entertaining style that attracts the targeted audience, building ratings and digital users. You will be charged with creating exclusive content and regularly contributing to the various digital platforms including, but not limited to regular blogs, podcasts and/or videos, online listener chats and use of other social media platforms in addition to emerging digital technologies.

Note: On-air positions within Bonneville are generally considered onsite roles that require employees to regularly work in our offices/studios with occasional live broadcast events. Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. 

What You Will Do:

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

• Deliver an informative, entertaining, and engaging on-air presentation that connects with the target audience, keeping up-to-date and in-tune with local and national topics and trends
• Participate in promotional appearances and maintain a strong listenership. 
• Contribute to the Company’s digital initiative (blogs, podcasts, online listener chats, videos, etc.)
• Prepare and deliver performances including the recording, editing and playback of telephone calls, the preparation of recorded “bits” and other show elements and the operation of the control room console and studio equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to show/ideas
• Plan, prepare, produce, and deliver content in an entertaining and professional manner in a style consistent with the standards of performance as established by the Program Director
• Understand and adhere to policies and FCC Rules and Regulations
• Maintain confidentiality by not discussing internal matters, company strategies, client’s proprietary information, personnel matters, wage and salary information or any sensitive information with clients, competitors, listeners, the media or inappropriately with co-workers, and by not distributing our proprietary research or other information to our competitors.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

Successful candidates must have a great on-air presence and a brand that aligns with our mission to build up, connect, celebrate, and inform communities and families.

• Minimum of three years on-air host experience; sports format preferred
• Have a strong understanding of how to be impactful in a PPM World
• Strong working knowledge of the audio equipment necessary for on-air broadcasts
• Ability to build audience by connecting on a personal level with listeners/users and generating loyalty
• Ability to work independently at times, but also able to take direction from Management/Supervisors and be open to coaching
• Working knowledge of sports with the ability to create and deliver an entertainment and sports information program.
• Adept with guest interviews, callers, and in public hosting live events.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of passionate, excitable, and driven personalities.
• Ability to integrate programming content on a variety of new media platforms including the internet, text messaging and other newly developed technologies. Word processing and computer skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure.  Demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted content with continuity, meaning and clarity.
• Ability to consistently work hours required.  Works more when required to meet deadlines including weekends, evenings, etc.
• Understand station’s brand promise and work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys, radio console, and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• May require valid driver license
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

COMPENSATION:

• $30-$50 hourly rate.  Rate will be determined by an evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal and external benchmarks.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our Bonneville Benefits!

Employees at Bonneville can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• Paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 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.