KTAR Fill-In Talk Show Host

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Bonneville International is an integrated media company, providing advertising and digital marketing solutions across 22 radio stations in Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake.  As a leader in broadcasting and advertising for over 50 years, our purpose is to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families across our markets.  We're proud of our history, and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow!

This is an on-site role that requires the employee to work at our Phoenix site.  In order to work on Company premises, or with clients / members of the public at other locations, Bonneville employees must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test within the previous seven days.

POSTION PURPOSE:

On an on-call basis, make desired individual contribution to station’s team efforts by performing as an on-air host that attracts targeted audience and builds ratings in line with desired Sports/Talk format.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Host talk show that is relevant to target audience, and generates ratings. 
  • Conduct topical interviews that are compelling, informative, and interesting and adhere to station’s format philosophy.
• Timely and effectively complete commercial and promotional production assignments.
• Monitor news on a daily basis.
• Reflect company values and maintain desired station image to listeners while on-air and during personal appearances.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Two years post high school education. 
• News judgment.
• Passion for news and current affairs.
• Experience in radio hosting.
• Aggressive attitude with a strong desire to advance in the broadcasting media.
• Ability to use humor.
• Strong desire to work at the state’s largest and most respected radio station. 
• Spends time researching topics.
• Ability to be respected by newsmakers during interviews.
• Multi-tasking pro.  Ability to be organized with the capability to concentrate on more than one event at a time, able to follow written and verbal instructions under moderate supervision.
• Proven ability to work under pressure to meet daily/weekly deadlines. 
• Willing to be active in the community.
• Self-starter with the ability to assure accuracy in on-air product.  Errors may incur financial time loss.
• Monitor news on a daily basis. 
• Computer skills.

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.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.