What are the responsibilities and job description for the Producer/Multimedia Journalist position at News-Press & Gazette Company?
Join Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming’s top news team, covering such scenic locations as Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. KIFI Local News 8, located in beautiful Idaho Falls, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Producer/Multimedia Journalist to join our dynamic 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. If you’re looking to grow as a journalist with a great professional news team, here's your chance. Come join our team.
This role is ideal for a passionate and collaborative journalist who thrives on storytelling and wants to be hands-on in every aspect of the news process, from content planning and news gathering to producing and delivering compelling newscasts.
In addition to producing our top-rated newscasts, the ideal candidate will take an active role in content gathering and reporting -- including creating engaging stories across various platforms, from broadcast to digital, and social media. This includes gathering video, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and editing multimedia content that resonates with our local audience.
A degree in journalism, mass communications or equivalent experience is required. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong attention to detail, and 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.
We are a fast-paced newsroom that emphasizes enterprise reporting, breaking news, and digital first. If you’re smart, hardworking, eager to learn everything a newsroom has to offer, and dedicated to ethical journalism, we want to hear from you.
We have a full range of benefits available so please visit our benefits hub at https://flimp.live/MyNewsPressBenefits
Please include resume and demo link with your application.
Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug test. A valid Idaho driver's license or the ability to obtain one is required, along with an acceptable driving record.
KIFI Local News 8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
