Multiplatform Producer

Job Description

KTVB, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Boise, ID, is looking for a Multiplatform Producer who loves local news, pays great attention to detail-even in high-pressure situations-and is passionate about putting together newscasts that people WANT to watch.

Responsibilities:
• Create shows that engage and inform the viewer
• Actively contribute to content discussions during daily news meetings
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for the audience
• Craft, build, mold, visualize, and conceptualize the lead story, deep-dive content, and specialized material for the newscast
• Work directly with Executive Producer & other management to consistently build a high-quality news show
• Build graphics and use effectively in shows
• Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events
Requirements:
• College degree in journalism or related field
• Some news producing experience preferred
• Strong, creative writing skills
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
• Demonstrated proficiency in using social media for news-gathering
• Must be organized and calm enough to handle breaking news situations and changing events
• Must not shy away from learning about new software that helps make shows more engaging
• ENPS, Axis graphics, Chyron experience preferred
• Must be willing to work any shift
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 and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xkw02q-216-73-216-187-42 in your application.