News Producer, KIVI

About the role

KIVI, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a creative, motivated Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms and be at the heart of the news that impacts Boise and beyond.

What you'll do

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs
• Write story development and showcasing
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs
• Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding
• Execute time sensitive decisions
• Oversee live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions
• Perform desktop editing
• Post content to station's websites
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll need

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

What you'll bring

• Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories
• Excellent interpersonal communicator
• Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling
• Highly organized
• Highly adaptable - fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong self-motivation
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement
• Able to use web analytics
• Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

Where you'll live, work and play

Boise, Idaho offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication. As Idaho's capital and largest city, Boise boasts a thriving downtown with farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and a vibrant arts scene. The city sits along the scenic Boise River with the famous Greenbelt offering 25 miles of tree-lined pathways for biking, running, and walking. Outdoor enthusiasts will love immediate access to world-class hiking, mountain biking, and skiing—Bogus Basin is just 16 miles from downtown. The Boise Foothills provide endless trails right in the city's backyard, while the Boise River offers kayaking, fishing, and floating opportunities. With over 200 days of sunshine annually, a growing tech sector, and a welcoming community atmosphere, Boise consistently ranks among the best places to live in America.