Producer, Sr.

KTVB-TV, a TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Boise, ID, is seeking an innovative Senior Producer to produce specials for KTVB streaming & broadcast, breaking news coverage, and special projects.

The Senior Producer will research and produce content and other special projects, including long-form and investigative coverage as assigned. They will serve as the newsroom lead in the absence of management, providing direction and ensuring continuity of operations.

Responsibilities:

• Helps establish editorial priorities and content strategy for major coverage, special projects, and streaming initiatives.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and coaching to producers and digital producers.
• Sets and participates in planning meetings for big story coverage.
• Participates in daily editorial meetings and identifies and pitches deep dive/side bar angles on big daily news stories.
• Develops and maintains sources that can provide exclusive content.
• Reviews/edits producer/reporter scripts to ensure accuracy as needed.
• Ensures digital is a priority from first stages of production for all projects.
• Partners with creative and editorial teams to develop and request compelling graphics.
• Leads field production efforts for special projects and enterprise stories.
• Produces dynamic content across platforms, delivering engaging broadcasts and streaming shows.
• Uses natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• Inspires and motivates a team while leading by example.
• Guides editorial decision-making as a leader in the newsroom.
• Pushes shows to be filled with context and stand out from the competition.
• Meets all deadlines.
• Covers continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Tries new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Uses data analytics to help shape the content of the show.
• Challenges traditional ways of doing things.
• Advocates for underrepresented people, communities, and viewpoints.
• Fills in producing on daily newscasts as needed.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 3-5 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time-pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.