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
NPG of Idaho-7000
The roots of the News-Press & Gazette Co., or NPG, stretch back to the days of the Wild West in St. Joseph, Missouri, with the publication of the first Gazette in 1845. Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated s by the Bradley family since 1951. Now in its fourth generation, NPG now has extensive holdings in broadcast television and newspapers. NPG’s leaders are also pursuing further investments in media, technology infrastructure, manufacturing and education technology through the BERKS Group. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth.
Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated since the 1950s by the Bradley family, now in its fourth generation.
Still going strong in the newspaper business, the NPG family now includes broadcast operations, spanning several states, and commercial printing. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth. Yet, the company takes greatest pride in the quality of its employees – those who have contributed to its past successes, and the individuals and teams working tirelessly to help the company to grow and innovate today.
