Producer

News-Press & Gazette Company • Idaho Falls, ID

21d

About The Position

KIFI Local News 8, located in beautiful Idaho Falls, is seeking a highly
motivated and skilled Producer to join our staff. Here’s your opportunity to
work with a #1 news team. Our staff covers stories that are relevant to viewers
in today's constantly changing world. We support our employees' growth and
celebrate their successes. Idaho Falls is the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand
Teton National Parks, offering limitless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and organizational skills. We’re a
fast-paced newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, enterprise reporting, and
severe weather coverage. Duties include directing reporters and photographers to
complete assigned tasks, responding to viewer inquiries, and making regular
"beat" calls to police and fire agencies to stay on top of breaking news, possess a winning attitude and want to be an integral part of the "big story".

A degree in journalism, mass communications or equivalent experience is
preferred. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong attention
to detail, and possess the ability to stay calm under pressure and handle stress
is a must. Must be a good team leader, proficient in multi-tasking and have a
flexible schedule.

If you want to be part of a dynamic newsroom that thrives on breaking news and
creating compelling content every day, we want to see your work. Send a link to
your work, your résumé, and a cover letter explaining why you want to join our
team.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle stress
• Must be a good team leader
• Proficient in multi-tasking
• Have a flexible schedule
• Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

• A degree in journalism, mass communications or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Directing reporters and photographers to complete assigned tasks
• Responding to viewer inquiries
• Making regular "beat" calls to police and fire agencies to stay on top of breaking news

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• HSA
• Company-paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental Life and Disability insurances are available
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time