Senior Reporter: Investigative & Multi-Platform Leader

The E.W. Scripps Company; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KMVT seeks an experienced Senior Reporter to deliver investigative and long-form journalism for local audiences across southern Idaho. The role emphasizes building trusted sources, in-depth reporting, and timely coverage across multiple platforms.

You will report live, create compelling visuals, and help shape editorial decisions in a deadline-driven newsroom. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years in news reporting, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally 5+ years of news reporting experience required, including long-form work.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong network of sources throughout southern Idaho and build authentic relationships with community members and local experts.
• Investigate public records, cultivate personal sources, and conduct in-depth research to uncover meaningful stories.
• Lead coverage of breaking news and pursue investigative and long-form reporting with local context.
• Create compelling multi-platform journalism using video, photography, graphics, and digital storytelling.
• Report live from the field and operate cameras with still photography and video capabilities.
• Collaborate with newsroom colleagues on editorial planning, workflows, and multimedia coverage.

Skills

Investigative reporting

Long-form reporting

Source development

Multiplatform journalism

News writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Video editing

Web publishing tools

Job description

KMVT seeks an experienced Senior Reporter to deliver investigative and long-form journalism for local audiences across southern Idaho. The role emphasizes building trusted sources, in-depth reporting, and timely coverage across multiple platforms.

You will report live, create compelling visuals, and help shape editorial decisions in a deadline-driven newsroom. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years in news reporting, with a valid driver’s license.