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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly creative and strategic KSL Promotions Producer/Writer/Editor to support KSL-TV News, KSL.com, KSL NewsRadio, KSL Sports Zone, KSL Sports, KSL Podcasts, Arrow 103.5 & FM100 across on-air and digital branding. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, writing, shooting and editing high-impact promotional content, ranging from quick turn daily news topical promos to large-scale KSL branding campaigns that drive viewership and audience engagement across all KSL platforms.
Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.
- This position is an on-site 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:
- Creative Content Production: Conceptualize, write and produce compelling promo spots, including daily quick turn news topicals for KSL-TV newscasts, KSL image campaigns, KSL initiatives, promoted story promos and radio spots. Support social media efforts with reels and other content as needed.
- Strategic Writing: Craft sharp, accurate, and creative scripts & copy for 15–30 second broadcast spots and daily news topicals with “Tune-in” teases for the newscasts.
- Post-Production & Editing: Proficiency in non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and the Creative Cloud suite, with the ability to produce high-quality work under deadline pressure.
- Collaborative Planning: Attend daily TV news meetings to identify best stories to promote in the daily topical promos for TV. Partner with Marketing, Social Media, News Directors and Executive Producers to identify promoted story "hooks."
- Field Production: Occasionally serve as photographer/videographer for custom promotional content.
- Project Management: Oversee the entire news topical lifecycle, including promo scheduling using logs in WideOrbit, voiceover supervision, and updating promos for breaking news.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Demo Reel: Demo reel is REQUIRED for all applicants.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Film Production, Editing, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a writer/producer/editor in a newsroom or creative services department.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and the ability to shoot your own footage. After Effects, and Photoshop knowledge is a plus!
- Editorial Judgment: Strong news judgment and the ability to find the most "tune in worthy" elements of a story.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
- Availability: Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including morning & nights, particularly breaking news events. This is a Monday – Friday position, but it will require some holidays and possible weekend shifts.
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.
- Lift, move, and carry up to 40 pounds on occasion.
Compensation
$24.00 - $32.00. 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 KSL Benefits!
Employees at KSL can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:
- Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
- 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
- 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
- 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
KSL 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.