Bilingual Content Producer 

As a Bilingual Content Producer at KTVB-TV Boise, your main responsibilities will include writing compelling stories in both English and Spanish for various platforms, researching and pitching innovative story ideas, confirming news with reputable sources, and actively engaging with our audience through social media. This role is all about connecting with our Hispanic community and delivering relevant content to our viewers.

To qualify as a Bilingual Content Producer at KTVB-TV Boise, you need to be fluent in both English and Spanish, with strong writing and speaking skills. Experience in a local newsroom is preferred, alongside familiarity with digital content management systems and social media platforms. Additionally, skills in shooting, editing, and storytelling are valued, as is the ability to develop relationships with local newsmakers.

KTVB-TV Boise ensures that our content resonates with the Hispanic audience through dedicated initiatives like the KTVB en Español team. As a Bilingual Content Producer, you'll develop sources, create original content tailored to our Spanish-speaking audience, and utilize marketing research to identify the best platforms and workflows to effectively reach our viewers.

As a Bilingual Content Producer at KTVB-TV Boise, you’ll work with various platforms, including our digital site KTVB.COM, social media accounts like Facebook and Instagram, and streaming services. Familiarity with these platforms will help you effectively distribute content and engage with our audience across multiple channels.

At KTVB-TV Boise, we value your growth and provide various opportunities for development. As a Bilingual Content Producer, you'll enhance your journalism skills, learn more about multi-platform content creation, and have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in the industry. The position allows you to gain extensive knowledge about production workflows and audience engagement strategies while contributing to meaningful storytelling.

Share specific examples of your previous work in local journalism, highlighting any bilingual content you produced. Discuss how you cultivated sources and connected with the community, showcasing your passion for storytelling and your understanding of audience engagement.

Effective methods for confirming news sources include cross-referencing information from multiple reputable sources, utilizing official statements, and maintaining relationships with local newsmakers. Emphasize the importance of accuracy and ethics in journalism.

Discuss your approach to content prioritization by considering audience preferences, platform strengths, and timely news events. Explain how you adapt content for each platform while ensuring a cohesive message.

Targeted strategies for engaging the Hispanic audience include understanding cultural nuances, actively collaborating with community leaders, and producing content that reflects their interests and concerns. Illustrate your experience with community outreach and tailored storytelling.

Provide an example of a challenging deadline you successfully managed by illustrating your organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and how you performed under pressure while still delivering quality content.

Emphasize your familiarity with digital content management systems, discussing any specific platforms you've used, and how they aided your workflow in producing and distributing content efficiently.

Speak about your understanding of various social media platforms, focusing on their demographics, functionalities, and best practices, particularly for reaching diverse audiences like the Hispanic community.

Highlight your approach to writing bilingually, focusing on maintaining the same message and tone in both languages while adapting for cultural relevance. Show how translation goes beyond words to include context and sentiment.

Discuss the significance of multimedia such as video and audio in enhancing storytelling and audience engagement. Provide examples of how you’ve incorporated multiple mediums into your past projects.

Convey your enthusiasm for the opportunities at KTVB-TV Boise, emphasizing your passion for community connection, storytelling, and the chance to make a tangible impact through your work as a Bilingual Content Producer.