True crime “Courtroom Insider” producer

First, a little about us. EastIdahoNews.com is the #1 news website in eastern Idaho. Since we launched in 2015, we’ve had 1 billion pageviews by millions of users around the world.

We are locally owned and have former TV, newspaper and radio journalists working to bring the best news coverage to our audience every day.

We are expanding our true crime coverage and need an innovative producer who will take us to the next level. You’ll need to have strong news judgment and excellent writing, video and communication skills.

You’ll work closely with Nate Eaton, the News Director of EastIdahoNews.com and host of the wildly popular “Courtroom Insider” program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify, pitch, and develop compelling true crime stories relevant to national audiences.

Conduct investigative research using police documents, court filings, databases, public records, FOIA requests, and interviews.

Maintain a clear understanding of legal and ethical standards in crime reporting.

Produce episodes for “Courtroom Insider”, including pre‑production planning, scripting, booking guests, and coordinating visuals.

Edit and post episodes and other videos on social media and other platforms.

Optimize content for YouTube and other platforms using SEO, metadata, thumbnails, and analytics.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least two years of experience in journalism, documentary production, investigative reporting, or true crime storytelling.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, criminology, or a related field OR equivalent professional experience.

Excellent interviewing, writing, and storytelling skills.

Strong research capabilities, including navigating court systems, public records, and police reports.

Experience with digital video production and/or podcasting workflows.

Ability to work in fast‑paced environments and handle sensitive material with professionalism.

Understanding of legal considerations (defamation, presumption of innocence, sealed records, victim privacy, etc.).

Experience producing content for YouTube or digital platforms.

Audio and video editing skills (Premiere Pro, Audition, Final Cut, or similar).

Familiarity with case tracking, timelines, cold‑case research, and investigative reporting.

Knowledge of SEO and analytics tools.

We are looking for a curious, persistent, compassionate producer who is comfortable working independently or in a team. You need to be detail‑oriented, organized and resourceful in telling unique stories.

You’ll generally work Monday through Friday, but may occasionally need to produce something at night or on the weekends.

We are based in beautiful eastern Idaho – a short drive from Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, ski resorts, rivers and over 10,000 acres of sand dunes.

This position will be full-time in‑office, but the right person could be freelance and/or work remotely.

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