Digital Content Editor - Writer

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: https://bonneville.com/

Bonneville Seattle is looking for a highly engaged Digital Content Editor / Writer to join our growing digital team! If you have a passion for the written word, sharing stories from our top-rated programming, and relaying information to thousands across the Pacific Northwest, this may be an opportunity for you!

Position Overview

A Digital Content Editor / Writer produces and edits content for MyNorthwest.com. This includes working with KIRO Newsradio and KTTH personalities and SeattleSports.com team members. Digital Content Editor / Writers are strong writers capable of generating a large quantity of quality, well-edited work. Responsibilities include writing and producing accurate and entertaining content and working alongside radio staff to expand on-air commentary for use on our digital products. This position requires flexibility and versatility to assist in updating, developing, and maintaining digital properties for the company.

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 Seattle site.

What You Will Do:

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

• Write, produce, gather, edit and update content daily for Bonneville Seattle’s digital properties. May require the production and gathering of text, images, audio/video, etc. Must work closely with others in the building to accomplish this function.
• Pitches story ideas / angles and offer ideas for the site and brands.
• Responsible for making sure the website is continually fresh from both a content and graphical perspective.
• Ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed on time.
• Interface and coordinate with technical team regarding technical aspects of web operations (servers, connectivity, etc.). Work with IT to ensure that systems (streaming, content / data feeds, ad servers) are functioning properly.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• Exceptional news writing, editing, headline writing, and grammar skills. Ability to edit, produce, and create accurate, well-presented content in a quick, timely manner. 
• Able to work independently with little supervision and self-edit. Requires a track record of dependability and evidence of a being self-starter.  
• Able to develop sources, pitch multiple story ideas, and follow beats.   
• Able to demonstrate sound news judgment and work under tight deadlines.  

• Excels in times of stress. Ability to adapt in breaking news situations. 
• Writing: Able to ghost write or adopt another contributor’s style/tone and able to digest large quantities of audio to then write an article based on what you’ve heard. 
• Writing: Able to digest large quantities of audio and then write an article based on what you’ve heard.
• Understanding of SEO and able to optimize articles for search. 

• Experience working with analytics and making editorial decisions based on results. 
• Ability to support all digital properties and work with on-air personalities. Willingness to produce on-air content as needed.  
• Ability to consistently work hours required. Position also requires flexibility; able to work evenings, weekends, odd hours, as business needs indicate (breaking news and other big news events) to ensure that