KTAR Morning News Producer

Bonneville International Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Volunteer time off

Employer-funded retirement plan

EAP services

Financial planning resources

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bonneville International Corporation in Phoenix is seeking a Morning News Producer for KTAR News 92.3 FM. The role anchors, plans, and edits a fast-paced, all-news program from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., coordinating guests, building segments, and directing breaking coverage.

You will also produce video for social platforms, manage the show's accounts, and collaborate with digital teams to extend reach. A bachelor's degree and newsroom experience are required, with strong editing and storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, mass communications, or a related media field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of newsroom experience required; minimum 2 years as a news editor or producer preferred.
• Sound editorial instincts with the ability to simplify press releases, government documents, and law enforcement information for a general audience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with a conversational yet professional news delivery style.
• Proficiency in audio editing (Adobe Audition, Newsboss Audio Editor, or similar); basic video editing skills for social media content creation.
• Experience with Newsboss news software preferred.
• Strong command of social media platforms, trends, and best practices for news content.
• Multilingual skills preferred; Spanish-language speaking and writing a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Show Production & Execution: Work with show hosts daily to plan and prepare the morning news program.
• Own the show rundown: review, stack, and approve all content before air.
• Serve as the in-show “guide”, directing hosts through breaking stories, segment changes, and real-time editorial decisions.
• Craft and review segments, story packages, guest lineups, and breaking-news coverage.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

Newsroom experience

Editorial instincts

Verbal communication

Audio editing

News software

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Audition

Newsboss

Social media editing

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 18 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, 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/

Position Overview

Arizona's Morning News is the flagship morning program on KTAR News 92.3 FM —Arizona's largest and most respected award-winning news radio station. The show airs live weekdays from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and is simulcast on audio and video via KTAR.com the KTAR News app an on KTAR YouTube. As the Morning News Producer, you will be the engine behind every broadcast: planning, building, and executing a fast-paced, all-news program from start to finish. You'll coordinate guests, craft segments, direct breaking-news coverage, and serve as the real-time "air traffic controller" who keeps the show moving. Beyond the on-air product, you will identify and produce video elements from the show for distribution across social media platforms, extending the program's reach and impact throughout the day. This is a high-energy role for someone who thrives on early mornings, quick decisions, and the daily challenge of delivering the news that matters most to Arizona. This is an onsite position based at our Phoenix location and has a schedule of 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. This position is an in-studio, onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Phoenix site. The producer’s schedule will align with the show’s live broadcast window, with prep time beginning earlier in the day. Some flexibility for breaking news or special event coverage may be required.

What You Will Do

• Show Production & Execution
  • Work with show hosts daily to plan and prepare the morning news program.
  • Own the show rundown: review, stack, and approve all content before air.
  • Serve as the in-show “guide”, directing hosts through breaking stories, segment changes, and real-time editorial decisions.
  • Craft and review segments, story packages, guest lineups, and breaking-news coverage.
• Guest Booking & Content Development
  • Act as lead booker for program guests (in person and virtual).
  • Write and voice stories for the morning program and for use throughout the broadcast day.
  • Quickly turn guest interview segments into polished news stories for in-show use.
  • Reach out proactively on new, breaking, and developing stories.
• Video & Social Media
  • Identify compelling video moments from the live broadcast and produce short-form video elements for distribution across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
  • Manage the program’s social media accounts with timely, engaging posts.
  • Produce promotional audio and video content from the daily program.
• Collaboration & Cross-Platform
  • Maintain daily contact and collaborate with digital teams.
  • Communicate across the newsroom with reporters, editors, talk-show producers, hosts, and the digital team.
  • Anchor or fill in as a news host when needed.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, mass communications, or a related media field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of newsroom experience required; minimum 2 years as a news editor or producer preferred.
• Sound editorial instincts with the ability to simplify press releases, government documents, and law enforcement information for a general audience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with a conversational yet professional news delivery style.
• Proficiency in audio editing (Adobe Audition, Newsboss Audio Editor, or similar); basic video editing skills for social media content creation.
• Experience with Newsboss news software preferred.
• Strong command of social media platforms, trends, and best practices for news content.
• Multilingual skills preferred; Spanish-language speaking and writing a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.

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

$19.10/Hr - $24.40/Hr. 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 Bonneville Benefits! Employees at Bonneville can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• 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
• 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

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.

Bonneville International owns and operates over 20 radio stations in San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver and Salt Lake City as well as Salt Lake City’s premier television station, KSL-TV. Bonneville International is among the premier broadcasting companies in the nation and takes great pride in our reputation as an employer of choice. People love working for us because we believe our employees and our ownership are what makes us different. Our television and radio stations provide leadership that builds up, connects, informs and celebrates the communities in which we serve. Whether we are producing responsive public affairs programming, working with clients to improve their businesses, engineering an on-site live broadcast in support of a charity, or utilizing the incomparable local news-gathering capabilities of our news and talk properties, we care about our customers and support our local communities.