Sr Reporter, KMVT
About The Position
KMVT is seeking an experienced journalist to report on stories affecting southern Idaho. The Senior Reporter develops trusted sources and community relationships, and produces accurate, fair, and authentic investigative, long-form, breaking, and multi-platform journalism. The position reports live from the field, creates visual storytelling for multiple platforms, and collaborates with newsroom colleagues on coverage and editorial planning. It also involves community engagement and periodic travel throughout the market to cover assignments. The role is based in Twin Falls, Idaho, where the journalist is expected to become closely connected to the community and the issues it covers. KMVT describes its newsroom as collaborative and committed to listening to the community, earning trust, and helping local audiences understand their communities.
Requirements
- Generally, 5+ years of news reporting experience, including in-depth or long-form reporting.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance meeting company-required limits.
- Expertise in investigative and long-form reporting and a strong command of journalistic standards.
- Strong storytelling ability and an engaging on-air presence.
- Consumer-focused approach and commitment to understanding local audiences.
- Strong multimedia skills spanning reporting, writing, web publishing, still photography, online video, infographics, databases, and social media.
- Knowledge of reporting fundamentals, including privacy, ethics, access, open meetings, public records, and applicable state and federal requirements.
- Exceptional accuracy, fairness, editing, and writing skills, and working knowledge of Associated Press style.
- Ability to use digital, video, mapping, social networking, and other technology to strengthen reporting across platforms.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with web publishing tools.
- Adaptability, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and ability to produce strong journalism in a deadline-driven newsroom.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience is preferred.
- Experience with community, digital, and solutions-based journalism is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop a network of sources throughout southern Idaho and build authentic relationships with community members and local experts.
- Investigate public records, cultivate personal sources, and conduct in-depth research to uncover and tell meaningful stories.
- Lead coverage of significant breaking news and pursue investigative and long-form reporting that provides context and value to local audiences.
- Create compelling multi-platform journalism using video, photography, graphics, digital storytelling, and other visual elements.
- Report live from the field and operate cameras with still photography and video capabilities.
- Connect audiences with diverse perspectives and stories that strengthen community belonging.
- Collaborate with newsroom colleagues on editorial and content planning, workflows, best practices, and multimedia coverage that meets strategic goals and deadlines.
- Maintain standards of accuracy, objectivity, fairness, ethics, and sensitivity to community expectations.
- Participate in local events and stay connected to issues important to the region.
- Periodically drive a personal or company vehicle to cover assignments throughout the market.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
