Employment Information At FOX12

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02/01/10

NEWS PRODUCER

Idaho's #1 Prime Time news team is looking for a rock-star Executive Producer to join our team!  KTRV Fox 12 hosts a fun, positive work environment full of positive energy and bursting with creativity.  KTRV Fox 12 is independently owned and operated by Block Communications, Inc.  We are located just outside Idaho's beautiful capital city, Boise – population 200,000.  The winning E.P. candidate will have a great attitude, and excellent producing skills and judgment.  We are looking for someone willing to commit for the long haul. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including company matching 401k; health, dental, vision and prescription insurance with low premium co-payments; flexible spending plan (section 125); life and AD&D insurance; paid holidays and vacation.  If you love the outdoors, and genuinely kind people, and are willing to work hard for a news team you can be proud of…rush your resume and demo dvd. to: HR, KTRV Fox 12, 1 Sixth St. North, P.O. Box 1212, Nampa, Id. 83653, or Fax to 208-467-6958, or e-mail to hr@ktrv.com . 

Overview

The News Producer plans and coordinates various aspects of a television newscast.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Outlines program to be produced to the news team and evaluates final scripts.
• Composes and edits program script on a computer.
• Coordinates various aspects of production, such as layout of the newscast, script writing, camera work, graphic elements, and timing.
• Gives instructions to staff that develop and coordinate details to obtain the desired newscast.
• Reviews the newscast to ensure the goals and objectives were met.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
• Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• May monitor police and fire department radio communications to obtain story leads.
• May edit, or assist in editing, videos for broadcast.
• Views tapes using video equipment. Record satellite feeds using video-recording equipment.
• Sits in production booth during show, constantly monitoring and adjusting the show as needed. Provides communication to live reporters in the field, newsroom, or on set.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to write scripts. Proper grammar and good spelling are required.
• Must be able to speak clearly with a strong voice and good diction.
• Must have a good driving record and be licensed to operate motor vehicles in the State of Idaho.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust quickly for breaking news situations.
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Must be able to operate under daily deadline pressure.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Know and be able to operate professional video editing equipment.

Credentials and Experience

• College degree required.
• Two years related experience or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled by the News Director or Managing Editor.
• Expected to work well with peers in team environment.
• Contributes story ideas.
• May be asked to help train new employees or interns.
• Performs other duties assigned by managers.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be able to see near and far and have normal color vision.
• Must be able to distinguish sounds

Physical Demands

• Must be able to see near and far and have normal color vision.
• Must be able to distinguish sounds

02/01/10

NEWS ANCHOR

Come be a part of Idaho's best and fastest growing news team!  KTRV Fox 12 is looking for a top notch co-anchor for our new hire, Adam Bartelmay!  The winning candidate will need a can-do, super positive attitude, and the maturity to be in it for the long haul.  You will need to be a skilled reporter and producer…and anchor!  We have built a fun, positive work environment full of professionals – and we're looking to add to that.  KTRV Fox 12 is independently owned and operated by Block Communications, Inc.  We are located just outside Idaho's beautiful capital city, Boise – population 200,000. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including company matching 401k; health, dental, vision and prescription insurance with low premium co-payments; flexible spending plan (section 125); life and AD&D insurance; paid holidays, sick and vacation. If you love the outdoors, and genuinely kind people, and are willing to work hard for a news team you can be proud of…rush your resume and demo dvd. to HR, KTRV Fox 12, 1 Sixth St. North, P.O. Box 1212, Nampa, Id. 83653. EOE

 Overview

Analyzes and broadcasts news received from various sources.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines news items of local, national, and international significance to determine selection or is assigned news items for broadcast by editorial staff.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of scripts.
• Presents news over radio or television.
• May gather information about newsworthy events.
• May introduce broadcasters who specialize in particular fields, such as sports or weather, and be designated Anchor person or News Anchor.
• Reads and edits news copy to ensure that slanderous, libelous, and profane statements are avoided or deleted.
• May direct or participate in writing and editing activities.
• Evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
• May monitor police and fire department radio communications to obtain story leads.
• May edit, or assist in editing, videos for broadcast.
• May transmit information to Newswriter or Producer for story writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitiess

• Must be able to write scripts. Proper grammar and good spelling are required.
• Must be able to speak clearly with a strong voice and good diction.
• Must have a good driving record and be licensed to operate motor vehicles in the State of Idaho.
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust quickly for breaking news situations.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Know and be able to operate professional editing equipment.
• Must be able to operate under daily deadline pressure.

Credentials and Experience

• College degree required.
• Two years related experience or:
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled by the News Director.
• Expected to work well with peers in team environment.
• Contributes story ideas.
• May be asked to help train new employees or interns.
• Performs other duties assigned by managers.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• May be required to work in a wide variety of conditions and environments. All weather conditions may be experienced. Must be prepared to work in all conditions.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force
• Must be able to see near and far and have normal color vision.
• Must be able to distinguish sounds.

Physical Demands

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force
• Must be able to see near and far and have normal color vision.
• Must be able to distinguish sounds.

Studio Crew - Part Time

Fox 12 News has immediate opening for a part time Studio Crew operator. The position is available for the  evening News (7:00pm to 10:300pm).  The duties of the job may include operating studio cameras, teleprompter, audio equipment and graphics computers. Operators are also expected to help set up the studio and prepare for the newscast. Operators are also responsible for helping keep the work areas clean. Other responsibilities include printing, copying, and distributing scripts. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors.

This position is part-time, entry level. No experience is necessary. You will be trained by your supervisors. You must be prompt and reliable. You must be able stand for long periods of time. You must be able to speak English, see and hear clearly. You must be available weekends, evenings and holidays.  Here's your chance to build your resume while working part time in a professional environment!

Send resumes to HR, KTRV Fox 12, 1 Sixth St. North, P.O. Box 1212, Nampa, Id. 83653 or e-mail to hr@ktrv.com or fax to (208)467-6958.  Applications are available at our office and online at www.fox2idaho.com.

EOE

 12/28/09

Receptionist (Director of First Impressions)

  KTRV Fox 12 is currently looking for a Full Time Receptionist (Director of First Impressions).  Duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, and various clerical duties. We offer competitive salary and very comprehensive benefit package including company matching 401k; health, dental, vision and prescription insurance with low premium co-payments; flexible spending plan (section 125); life and AD&D insurance; paid holidays and vacation.   Send resumes and salary requirements to: HR, KTRV Fox 12, 1 Sixth St. North, P.O. Box 1212, Nampa, Id. 83653; fax to (208)467-6958; e-mail to hr@ktrv.com. Applications are available at our office or on our web site - www.fox12idaho.com.

EOE

 KTRV FOX12 is looking for organizations that regularly distribute information about employment or have job applicants to refer.  If your organization would like to receive notification of job openings at KTRV Fox12,  please notify us at:

 
Human Resources
KTRV FOX 12
P.O. Box 1212
Nampa, ID 83653
Phone 208-466-1200
Fax     208-467-6958
E-Mail  hr@ktrv.com

Please include the name of your organization, contact person, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. KTRV FOX12 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 It is the policy of KTRV Fox 12 to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, and to take affirmative action when deemed necessary to ensure minority and female representation among personnel. All employees and applicants should be aware of this policy and understand that it extends to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection and placement, compensation, promotion and transfer, discipline and termination, training and daily working conditions.