Digital Content Producer, KIVI

About the role

KIVI, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Digital Content Producer to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in how our community engages with news across various digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Transform stories into compelling digital experiences for web, social media, YouTube, and other platforms.
• Post articles to social media to drive engagement and web clicks.
• Create and manage livestreams for various platforms.
• Edit platform-specific social media graphics to showcase storytelling.
• Collaborate with editorial and technical staff to migrate content to different media platforms.
• Build and monitor special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase user engagement.
• Optimize the user experience by tracking live web metrics and adhering to best practices.
• Apply SEO best practices to every piece of content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 3+ years of experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Proven writing skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail, developed from working for a professional or student news organization.
• Skilled with content management systems, video editing, image editing, and social networking.
• A strong desire to focus on web-based content.
• Strong relationship building skills that are essential to newsroom collaboration, along with creativity and ability to handle deadlines and multi-tasking.
• Working knowledge of how to use and update social media platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with creative video editing for social and web platforms with a knowledge of video editing software.

Benefits

Boise, Idaho offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban amenities. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Boise combines small-town charm with big-city opportunities. The city sits along the Boise River, with the Boise Greenbelt providing 25 miles of scenic pathways for walking, running, and cycling right through the heart of downtown. World-class skiing at Bogus Basin is just 16 miles away, while the Boise Foothills offer endless hiking and mountain biking trails with stunning views. Downtown Boise features a thriving arts and culture scene, including the Boise Philharmonic, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and numerous galleries and museums. The city's vibrant food scene showcases farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and the famous Basque Block—a unique cultural district celebrating Boise's Basque heritage. With over 200 days of sunshine annually, affordable housing compared to other western cities, and a strong sense of community, Boise consistently ranks among the best places to live in America.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Skills

• Proven writing skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail.
• Content management systems, video editing, image editing, and social networking.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms.
• Video editing software.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For more details, please refer to the company's benefits section.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps. If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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