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Job Description 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: Position Overview The on-call (fill-in) Journalist - Anchor / Editor / Writer position is a role that requires the ability to show an aptitude for broadcast delivery and news production of factual, well-written, contemporary news that is informative, compelling, and entertaining. This role will collaborate with news and talk show teams to produce and share stories that resonate on broadcast channels and digital spaces. Proficiency in multimedia delivery is essential, as is the ability to generate factual, articulate, and compelling news content. In this on-call capacity, the role involves contributing to talk shows, the news department, and maintaining a strong presence on MyNorthwest.com. The ideal candidate will be adept at working independently in a deadline-driven environment, excel at multitasking, and communicate effectively with team members, particularly in high-stress scenarios. This role will serve as a back up for the Anchor / Editor role, but must also be able to write for the website and report as needed. 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 work at our Seattle site. What You Will Do: Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to: • Produce accurate and engaging news content for both over-the-air and online. (including, but not limited to enterprise interviews and stories)., • Ensure a consistent and high level of accuracy in news reporting, while upholding the station’s branding., • Find, record, edit, and mix audio promptly to meet deadlines., • Write brief, factual, and compelling newscasts, updates, and traffic reports and deliver them live on air., • Work with speed and efficiency, responding decisively and aggressively to breaking news situations, • Identify and secure interviews with guests and newsmakers; build a robust network of news sources and contacts., • Maintain proficiency with technical systems relevant to multimedia broadcasting. Skills and Experience We Are Looking For: • Must have flexibility in schedule and be available for a variety of back up coverage when needed from 4 AM to 7 PM., • Story Development: Proficient in identifying, developing, and delivering engaging news stories and creating original content., • Audio Proficiency: Skilled in recording and editing audio., • Able to orally deliver professional newscasts, reports and updates, both live and recorded, • News Writing: Able to write factual, captivating, concise, conversational, news and broadcast copy with the added ability to proficiently deliver the copy on-air, • Web Writing: Exceptional news writing, editing, headline writing and grammar skills; Also able to ghost write or adopt another contributor’s style and tone., • Technical Savvy: Computer literate with technical skills/acumen necessary to operate studio equipment, ease of working with technology and learning new systems., • Independent and Team Work: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team., • Organizational Skills: Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and superior time management abilities., • Journalistic Integrity: A profound understanding of journalistic standards, ethics, and expectations, with demonstrated history of news judgment., • Multitasking and Communication: Proven multitasking skills and the ability to communicate clearly and calmly under pressure., • Receptiveness to Feedback: Openness to direction and feedback, with the ability to integrate it into work., • Education: A four-year degree in journalism or a related communications field, preferred., • Experience: Three plus years in news editing/producing, anchoring, and reporting, preferred., • Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with local issues and political dynamics, 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., • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Compensation Range $27.76 - $38.93 This comp range spans multiple levels for this role. 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. The pay range provided here spans multiple levels for this role. What We Offer You: Check Out Our Bonneville Benefits! Employees at Bonneville can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including: • Paid sick leave accruals, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, • Access to an entire team of free financial planners, • 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.

Our Client is looking for a Multi-Media Journalist to join our team of ambitious journalists.

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. Writer/Journalist Internship: The role is focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog. Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.

Job Description Davis Elen Public Relations is seeking a high-impact Media Relations Specialist for a year-long, part-time contract dedicated to the McDonald’s account. This role is for a dedicated "earned media engine"—someone who lives for the thrill of the pitch, maintains deep-seated journalist relationships, and understands the unique landscape of Food & Beverage and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR). This role supports all Davis Elen PR markets for McDonald's, including the Pacific Northwest and the Mid-Atlantic (Philadelphia and the DMV). The Role at a Glance • Status:Part-Time Contract (1-Year Duration), • Location:100% Remote (Candidates preferred in SoCal, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Philadelphia, or DC), • Reports to:Influencer Director, • Focus:McDonald's Earned Media, Community Story Sourcing, and Crisis Support Key Responsibilities • Community & Philanthropic Story Mining: Proactively source stories from our Owner/Operators regarding their local community engagement, non-profit partnerships (including RMHC), and charitable initiatives. You will be responsible for identifying the "heart" behind the business., • Multicultural Storytelling: Apply a multicultural lens to all story sourcing and crafting, ensuring our earned media efforts authentically represent and reach the diverse communities McDonald's serves., • Creative Narrative Development: Transform brand initiatives and charitable acts into compelling pitches. You don’t just send press releases; you create hooks that align with food trends, local news cycles, and human-interest segments., • Earned Media Generation: Lead the charge in securing high-quality coverage across national, regional, and trade outlets. You are solely responsible for meeting earned media KPIs for the McDonald's business., • Media Architecture: Build and leverage a "gold-standard" media list spanning Food & Beverage, lifestyle, business, and multicultural press across West Coast and Mid-Atlantic markets., • Crisis Management Support: Act as a critical media relations secondary during sensitive issues, assisting in managing inbound inquiries and maintaining brand reputation. Qualifications & Technical Proficiency • Portfolio Requirement: Candidates must provide a portfolio or case studies demonstrating successful earned media placements, creative pitch examples, and storytelling prowess., • F&B & Community Expertise: Deep understanding of the Food & Beverage media landscape and experience highlighting corporate social responsibility (CSR) or non-profit collaborations., • Master Storyteller: A proven ability to identify the "human" element in a corporate initiative and the writing skills to pitch it successfully to diverse media outlets., • Market Knowledge: Proven experience pitching media in the PNW (Seattle/Portland) and/or the Mid-Atlantic (Philly/DC) regions., • Crisis Experience: Comfortable assisting in high-stakes environments and maintaining brand voice during reputational challenges., • Tool Kit: Well-versed in relationship management and reporting tools. Preference for those with experience in Sprout Influencer and Cohley, though comparable PR software proficiency is accepted. Why Join Davis Elen? This is a unique opportunity to lead earned media for one of the world's most iconic brands while highlighting the local impact of independent Owner/Operators. You will have high accountability and the autonomy to own the McDonald's earned media narrative across the US while maintaining the flexibility of a remote, part-time schedule.