Salt Lake News Guild Mission Statement
The Salt Lake News Guild protects and advances the interests of Salt Lake Tribune newsroom employees. We include the reporters, photographers, columnists, designers, web developers and audience team members who produce the journalism Utahns depend on to better understand and engage with our state.
Our mission is to ensure The Tribune remains Utah’s independent voice.
We are committed to democratic values and the viability of our nonprofit newsroom. We honor our legacy and history of empowering our statewide community. We strive to cover every corner of Utah, from Logan to Loa, Milford to Moab, and Salt Lake City to St. George, regardless of what’s popular or drives clicks and pageviews. We reject influence over our work from donors, advertisers and special interests.
We are dedicated to a supportive work environment. We want a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the communities we cover, attracts top talent and supports career growth. To meet those aims, we urge Tribune leadership to work with us in providing more clearly defined roles, mentorship opportunities and sustainable workloads, as well as salaries and benefits that reflect the wider industry.
We believe The Tribune’s own mission is bolstered by a represented workforce, pioneering labor standards, equitable pay, adherence to the ethics of journalism and transparency imparted to employees and readers. We seek a seat at the table where decisions are made and a role in guiding our nonprofit journey.
The Salt Lake News Guild looks forward to working with Tribune management to forge our shared path toward a sustainable future.
Together in solidarity,
Leia Larsen
Carmen Nesbitt
Jeff Dempsey
Emily Anderson Stern
Bethany Baker
Robert Gehrke
Courtney Tanner
Andrew Christiansen
Shannon Sollitt
Anastasia Hufham
Sofia Jeremias
Trevor Christensen
Gabrielle Baquero
Megan Banta
Kolbie Peterson
Tamarra Kemsley
Rick Egan
Palak Jayswal
Trent Nelson
Jessica Schreifels (Miller)
Bryan Schott
Paighten Harkins
Nicole Weaver
Julie Jag
Francisco Kjolseth
Alex Partida
Mark Eddington
Andy Larsen
Pat Bagley
Eve Rickles-Young
Three employees who wish to remain anonymous at this time
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