Producer, Sr.

TEGNA, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Free virtual doctor’s appointments

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. in Boise, ID, is seeking a Senior Producer to lead the production of specials for KTVB streaming and broadcast. This role involves developing content and overseeing high-quality storytelling across multiple platforms.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related fields and 3-5 years of experience in news content. Leadership, excellent communication, and organizational skills are vital to excel in this role. Comprehensive benefits offered include medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of news content experience.
• Proficiency in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Ability to handle live, breaking news situations.

Responsibilities

• Establish editorial priorities and content strategy.
• Provide leadership and coaching to producers.
• Develop content and story ideas.
• Produce dynamic content across platforms.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Solid journalistic judgement

Strong social media skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television.

KTVB, the TEGNA‑owned NBC affiliate in Boise, ID, is seeking a Senior Producer to produce specials for KTVB streaming & broadcast, breaking news coverage, and special projects. The role involves researching and producing content and long‑form investigations, juggling multiple projects, and delivering high‑quality content for on‑air and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Help establish editorial priorities and content strategy for major coverage, special projects, and streaming initiatives.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and coaching to producers and digital producers, serving as a resource and mentor for developing newsroom talent.
• Set and participate in planning meetings for big story coverage.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and pitch deep‑dive/side‑bar angles on big daily news stories, developing news, and long‑term enterprise stories.
• Develop and maintain sources that can provide exclusive content; update contacts in ENPS.
• Review and edit producer/reporter scripts to ensure accuracy as needed.
• Ensure digital is a priority from the first stages of production for all projects.
• Partner with creative and editorial teams to develop and request compelling graphics that elevate investigative and major story coverage.
• Lead field production efforts for special projects and enterprise stories, ensuring high‑quality storytelling on location.
• Produce dynamic content across platforms, delivering engaging broadcasts and streaming shows that connect with audiences.
• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• Inspire and motivate a team while leading by example.
• Guide editorial decision‑making as a leader in the newsroom.
• Push our shows to be filled with context and stand out from the competition.
• Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
• Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Advocate for under‑represented people, communities, and viewpoints to have a voice and presence in your show.
• Fill in producing on daily newscasts as needed.
• Work flexible shifts as required.
• Other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications, or a related field; alternatively equivalent years of experience.
• 3–5 years of news content experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content and community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Proficiency in producing engaging, content‑driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills with an active presence on preferred social platforms.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time‑pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Experience with ENPS and Edius systems preferred.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid time off and nine paid holidays per year; and free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We consider applicants from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. TEGNA will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.