Jim Hill Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

One-third of the newsroom's editorial leadership team. Editor and content strategist responsible for planning, direction, oversight and organization of KUER's full digital media presence across platforms.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Driving force behind strategy, planning and technical acumen that contributed to an annual average audience growth of 68% over a 5-year period at CPR.org. Key part of team (including Digital Platforms Manager, Head Developer) that led the redevelopment and update of CPR.org to a modern, SEO-friendly, content forward new headless CMS (Wordpress + React). Primary data viz author and newsroom data analyst for both editorial and audience data work. Highly experienced with analysis and divining actionable tactics from Google Analytics as well as other data tracking suites (Chartbeat, Parse.ly).

Drove sustained audience growth (5 year annual growth percentage of 9.8565%) through digital news, visually-oriented content, a refocused social strategy and data-driven decisions. As the organization's first ever digital hire, I also led the transition to a multi-platform content strategy that centered on improved story planning, headline writing and visual techniques; as well as training and coaching the staff on digital skills and best practices.

Play-by-Play Announcer and Analyst for Radio broadcasts of the Battle Mountain HS Huskies Hockey team. I travel state wide for 19+ broadcasts a year. I also provide additional coverage and fill in for the broadcasts serving the Steamboat Sailors Hockey Team. Broadcasts are single person only, I also act as the technical engineer as well.

Contract producer for content across multiple platforms including broadcast, social media, digital, web & SMS. Working towards integrating content efforts as a cohesive push across those platforms as well as client & company marketing efforts. Provide regular content updates ensuring depth, quality & freshness that targets audience.

Manager of operations including oversight of high value insurance policies & claims, review of expenditures, payroll preparation & management of daily functions for 22 field staff employees. Negotiate and manage upwards of 5-15 vendors and contractors for services per event. First point of contact for problem solving and tour/event related issues, mishaps, & troubleshooting. Design & art direction for company marketing materials, advertisements, & trade sheets. Manager of graphics services for both clients and internal graphics needs.

PBP Announcer for Battle Mountain High School Hockey Broadcasts on KSKE-FM. Provided additional coverage for Eagle Valley High School Devils Football broadcasts.

Oversight & direction of promotions, production, operational improvements & IT management. Coordinate with programming & sales to plan & execute marketing, promotions & image campaigns. Full responsibility for programming including development, coaching, evaluation & staff hiring.

Music Director, Assistant Production director, Imaging Director, & Color Analyst for Sailors Hockey Broadcasts.