KTVB-TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Boise, ID is seeking an innovative Idaho Today Producer to own the daily execution of Idaho Today. At KTVB you will work closely with the on-air talent, sales team, studio crew, marketing, and digital teams to create lifestyle content for TV and digital platforms. The position reports to the shows Lifestyle Manager.
About Idaho Today: Hosted by Mellisa Paul, Idaho Today is the state’s only lifestyle talk show. From trending topics to the hottest products, Idahoans turns to Idaho Today for a daily dose of what makes living here so unique. It’s a lifestyle show that’s always fresh, local and unpredictable. It’s where celebrities, top chefs, entertainers, entrepreneurs, authors, local doctors and lifestyle experts come to share their passion through in-depth conversation and demonstration.
In this role, the Producer will bring segments to life in the studio, remote and field environment, driving the editorial of the show through booking guests, researching, writing, making graphics, editing video and more. The Producer has their finger on the pulse of what’s trending in everything from entertainment to wellness to local newsmakers. The ideal candidate for this role can successfully merge content with commerce, helping Idaho Today’s sponsors showcase their products and services in a way that feels organic and captivates the audience.
This position is salaried with a quarterly bonus opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Produce entertaining and informative segments for the show including paid segments.
- Source, contact, and book guests for the show.
- Work with the sales department and with clients to successfully meet their business needs, guiding them toward good content decisions and coach them on best practices for TV.
- Pre-interview guests, research topics/guests and provide Host and staff with research materials.
- Manage multiple calendars and deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include production of other sponsored local specials.
Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience producing a local show OR 2+ relevant experience with a college degree
- Exceptional creative and AP writing skills
- Experience with ENPS
- Strong Organization and attention to detail
- Experience working with sponsors, clients and/or sales
- Managing multiple calendars, projects and deadlines
- Experience working with Smartsheet preferred
- Basic mobile photography and video editing skills
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
