KSL Digital News Editor (Full-time)
Bonneville International, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
Who We Are KSL focuses on daily and breaking news, which keeps its staff in the heart of news coverage important to Utahns. Our success in the market is built on the work of several decades of understanding news and refining that focus.
Position Overview KSL.com seeks just the right person to join our digital news team to edit, manage and develop news content for the largest news outlet in Utah. The full-time position is for an evening editor, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
KSL.com news managers take on roles identified by industry titles that include line editor, copy editor, section editor, team leader, content producer, and content manager. The ideal candidate for this position is a journalist who has great news judgment, a passion for news and audience engagement, and a commitment to upholding the brand standards of KSL. The successful candidate will be a self-directed leader driven to innovate and improve and a team player in a hybrid work environment of home and office.
Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.
This position is a hybrid role that requires the employee to sometimes work at our Salt Lake City site. Specific hybrid schedules will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by managers and senior management.
What You Will Do
Work with reporters to contribute and develop solid story ideas and content
Collaborate with other journalists to identify and implement opportunities for growth
Perform context, content and copy editing on staff-written, contributor-written, partner-written and wire-service stories. Editing includes watching closely for bias, unsupported claims or content that is potentially defamatory or counter to Deseret Management Corp. objectives
Help build and support a network of freelance contributors
Ensure and improve the quality and correctness of content from outside sources
Follow and set the standard for the staff on understanding and using AP and DMC style
Oversee breaking news by making sure KSL.com is first and accurate
Help the news director and managers oversee, plan and schedule story assignments and story ideas
Mentor interns, as needed
Skills And Experience We Are Looking For
Bring five or more years of professional news writing and/or editing experience
Hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism
Exhibit excellent editing abilities
Write and edit using Associated Press style
Multitask and work under deadline pressure
Work well with others on a team and communicate well
Ability to stay organized while juggling several tasks at once
Willingness to work occasional weekends, holidays and odd hours as the news necessitates
Give and receive constructive feedback
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.
Compensation $25.00 - $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!
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
Double pay for working holidays
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to 12 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.
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Who We Are KSL focuses on daily and breaking news, which keeps its staff in the heart of news coverage important to Utahns. Our success in the market is built on the work of several decades of understanding news and refining that focus.
Position Overview KSL.com seeks just the right person to join our digital news team to edit, manage and develop news content for the largest news outlet in Utah. The full-time position is for an evening editor, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
KSL.com news managers take on roles identified by industry titles that include line editor, copy editor, section editor, team leader, content producer, and content manager. The ideal candidate for this position is a journalist who has great news judgment, a passion for news and audience engagement, and a commitment to upholding the brand standards of KSL. The successful candidate will be a self-directed leader driven to innovate and improve and a team player in a hybrid work environment of home and office.
Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.
This position is a hybrid role that requires the employee to sometimes work at our Salt Lake City site. Specific hybrid schedules will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by managers and senior management.
What You Will Do
Work with reporters to contribute and develop solid story ideas and content
Collaborate with other journalists to identify and implement opportunities for growth
Perform context, content and copy editing on staff-written, contributor-written, partner-written and wire-service stories. Editing includes watching closely for bias, unsupported claims or content that is potentially defamatory or counter to Deseret Management Corp. objectives
Help build and support a network of freelance contributors
Ensure and improve the quality and correctness of content from outside sources
Follow and set the standard for the staff on understanding and using AP and DMC style
Oversee breaking news by making sure KSL.com is first and accurate
Help the news director and managers oversee, plan and schedule story assignments and story ideas
Mentor interns, as needed
Skills And Experience We Are Looking For
Bring five or more years of professional news writing and/or editing experience
Hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism
Exhibit excellent editing abilities
Write and edit using Associated Press style
Multitask and work under deadline pressure
Work well with others on a team and communicate well
Ability to stay organized while juggling several tasks at once
Willingness to work occasional weekends, holidays and odd hours as the news necessitates
Give and receive constructive feedback
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.
Compensation $25.00 - $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!
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
Double pay for working holidays
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to 12 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.
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