Assistant News Director, Kivi

KIVI-TV KIVI, The E.W. Scripps Company

Boise, Idaho, US
Onsite
Lead daily news gathering and production
Oversee news broadcasts and online content
Drive audience growth and operational efficiencies
KIVI-TV, an ABC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Assistant News Director to oversee news production and strategy. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience and a strong background in news operations, with a focus on audience growth and content distribution across multiple platforms

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Create tactics and strategies to increase demos performance in key target areas for multiple platforms and evaluate workflow efficiencies.
  • Boise, Idaho offers an exceptional quality of life that perfectly balances urban amenities with outdoor adventure.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

KIVI-TV, an ABC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Assistant News Director to oversee news production and strategy. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience and a strong background in news operations, with a focus on audience growth and content distribution across multiple platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead daily news gathering and production
  • Oversee news broadcasts and online content
  • Drive audience growth and operational efficiencies
  • Manage cross-platform content creation
  • Write and edit copy for air and web
  • Schedule anchors and journalists
  • Lead major event coverage planning

Nice-to-have

  • Dynamic and experienced leader
  • Focus on compelling journalism
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in related field
  • Prior managerial experience
  • Working knowledge of relevant laws

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