Sactown Sports Talk Host

Bonneville International Corporation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust medical, dental and vision plan

401(k) with company match

Employer-funded retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial planning resources

Charitable contribution matching

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Bonneville International Corporation is seeking a dynamic Talk Show Host for Sactown Sports. This on-air role requires delivering engaging sports content across radio, web, and social platforms while building a loyal audience.

You will contribute daily content on-air and online, while shaping the station sound, working with producers, and representing the brands at events. A strong sports background and live interview skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of on-air hosting experience (sports format preferred).
• A standout personality that aligns with our mission to build up, connect, celebrate, and inform.
• Deep understanding of audience engagement in a PPM-rated market.
• Technical know-how with studio equipment and audio production tools.
• Strong sports knowledge and the ability to deliver content that’s both informative and entertaining.

Responsibilities

• Host and deliver informative, entertaining, and engaging content through a daily talk show that connects with the target audience.
• Create exclusive digital content – blogs, articles, podcasts, videos, listeners chats, and more.
• Stay sharp on local and national stories, topics, trends and culture.
• Represent the brands at live events and promotional appearances.
• Operate studio equipment and manage show elements like call-ins, recorded bits, and live interviews.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with producers and team members to develop fresh show ideas.
• Build strong relationshiops with listeners, clients, and colleagues.
• Understand and adhere to FCC regulations and company policies with professionalism and integrity.

Skills

On-air hosting

Sports knowledge

Audience engagement

Live interviewing

Digital platforms

Communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Public events

Tools

Studio equipment

Audio production tools

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 19 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 inspriring with respect and giving voice to 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, our stations, and how our local media matters, visit: https://bonneville.com/

Ready to Make Noise?

If you’re passionate about sports, storytelling, and connecting with your community - we want to hear from you. Sactown Sports is on the hunt for a bold, engaging, and digitally-savvy Talk Show Host who’s ready to energize our audience across radio, web, and social platforms. If you live and breathe sports, know how to connect with listeners, and thrive in a fast-paced media environment, this is your moment. We’re looking for someone who can deliver compelling content with personality and purpose, both over the air and online. You’ll be a key player in shaping our sound, growing our digital footprint, and building a loyal community of fans.

Overview

Sactown Sports is looking for a dynamic personality who can engage with our audiences and support our mission by contributing daily on-air, off-air and online content. A successful candidate will deliver remarkable content in an interesting, compelling and entertaining style that attracts the targeted audience, building ratings and digital users. You will be charged with creating exclusive content and regularly contributing to the various digital platforms including, but not limited to regular blogs, podcasts and/or videos, online listener chats and use of other social media platforms in addition to emerging digital technologies.

Note: On-air positions within Bonneville are generally considered onsite roles that require employees to regularly work in our offices/studios with occasional live events and remote broadcasts. Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

What You Will Do:

• Host and deliver informative, entertaining, and engaging content through a daily talk show that connects with the target audience.
• Create exclusive digital content – blogs, articles, podcasts, videos, listeners chats, and more.
• Stay sharp on local and national stories, topics, trends and culture.
• Represent the brands at live events and promotional appearances.
• Operate studio eqipment and manage show elements like call-ins, recorded bits, and live interviews.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with producers and team members to develop fresh show ideas.
• Build strong relationshiops with listeners, clients, and colleagues.
• Understand and adhere to FCC regulations and company policies with professionalism and integrity.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• 3+ years of on-air hosting experience (sports format preferred).
• A standout personality that aligns with our mission to build up, connect, celebrate, and inform.
• Deep understanding of audience engagement in a PPM-rated market.
• Technical know-how with studio equipment and audio production tools.
• Strong sports knowledge and the ability to deliver content that’s both informative and entertaining.
• Confidence in live settings - interviews, call-ins, and public events.
• Comfort with using digital platforms and emerging media technologies.
• A collaborative spirit and openness to coaching and feedback.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to build audience by connecting with listeners / users and generating engagement and loyalty.
• Able to consistently work hours required and flexibility to work outside of regular show hours when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys, radio console, and general office equipment.
• Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• May require a valid driver license.
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

COMPENSATION:

$72,400 - $90,000 annually. Salary will be determined by an evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal and external benchmarks. This role is eligible to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance and hitting established metrics.

What We Offer You:

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• Employer-funded retirement account, 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
• 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 International 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 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.