Position: Producer
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Idaho Falls
Job Req#:
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.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Company-paid Life & AD&D. Supplemental Life and Disability insurances are available. Additional offerings are 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program and Tuition Reimbursement.
To apply go to our website: https://localnews8.com/ under “About Us” drop down menu select “Jobs”.
Please include résumé and demo link with your application
Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug test.
KIFI Local News 8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
