Assistant News Director, KIVI
Idaho News 6, Boise, ID, United States
Assistant News Director, KIVI-TV
KIVI, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant News Director to join our team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the daily gathering, production, and distribution of news content across multiple platforms, working closely with the News Director to oversee all news broadcasts and online content in accordance with our Content Strategy. With a focus on driving audience growth and operational efficiencies, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the station’s news strategy and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, compelling journalism to multiple neighborhoods across the Boise and Twin Falls markets.
What You’ll Do
Assist news director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content.
Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports.
Assist news director in the ongoing evaluation of personnel.
Create tactics and strategies to increase demographic performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
Implement and maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
Manage cross‑platform content creation and distribution.
Write copy and edit scripts for air and web.
Post content to station websites.
Schedule anchors and multi‑media journalists.
Lead coverage planning of major events, i.e., elections, special events.
Proactively communicate news initiatives across departments.
Evaluate workflow efficiencies.
Assist news director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience (preferred).
Generally, 5+ years of experience in a related field (preferred).
Prior managerial experience (preferred).
What You’ll Bring
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Location Boise, Idaho
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, or military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. The company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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What You’ll Do
Assist news director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content.
Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports.
Assist news director in the ongoing evaluation of personnel.
Create tactics and strategies to increase demographic performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
Implement and maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
Manage cross‑platform content creation and distribution.
Write copy and edit scripts for air and web.
Post content to station websites.
Schedule anchors and multi‑media journalists.
Lead coverage planning of major events, i.e., elections, special events.
Proactively communicate news initiatives across departments.
Evaluate workflow efficiencies.
Assist news director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience (preferred).
Generally, 5+ years of experience in a related field (preferred).
Prior managerial experience (preferred).
What You’ll Bring
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Location Boise, Idaho
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, or military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. The company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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