Digital Content Editor - Writer

Digital Content Editor / Writer - Bonneville Seattle

Bonneville International is seeking a highly engaged Digital Content Editor / Writer to join our growing digital team in Seattle. 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!

About Bonneville International

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!

Learn more about Bonneville: https://bonneville.com/

Position Overview

A Digital Content Editor / Writer produces and edits content for MyNorthwest.com. This includes working with KIRO Newsradio 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

• 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 being a 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.
• 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 digital properties are continually updated and fresh. Willing to update content remotely from home and elsewhere as needed.
• Must possess strong computer skills, typing ability, and the ability to learn new programs and HTML. Must enjoy working with computers and technology.
• Two years post high school education (journalism, communications) or commensurate work experience, preferred.
• Experience working in a newsroom environment. Prefer experience as a reporter, copy editor and/or web editor, preferred.
• Good working knowledge of digital content management systems (WordPress), HTML, and photo, audio and video editing software, preferred.
• Knowledge of the local news scene in the greater Puget Sound region, preferred.
• Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style of writing, preferred.

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.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, preferred.

Compensation Range

$21.70 - $29.40 per hour. Hourly 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!

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
• 401(k) with Company match and employer-funded retirement account, both fully vested from day one
• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity (8 weeks) and Parental Leave (4 weeks) benefits
• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation (120 hours accrued per year) and sick leave (80 hours accrued per year) in addition to 12 paid company holidays per year
• Paid time off for volunteering (40 hours per year)
• 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.

Key skills/competency

• Digital Content Editing
• News Writing
• Content Production
• SEO Optimization
• Editorial Judgment
• WordPress
• AP Style
• Breaking News Adaptability
• Audio/Video Content Creation
• Team Collaboration