Idaho Today Associate Producer

TEGNA Inc. • Boise, ID

3h • Onsite

About The Position

KTVB is seeking an innovative Associate Producer to shape our daily lifestyle show, Idaho Today. At Idaho Today, we build creative shows that engage, educate, and inform our audiences, prioritizing original storytelling and client collaboration. We value a collaborative writer/producer/marketer who works well as part of a team to bring a wide variety of content to our audience across streaming, social, and broadcast platforms. In this role, the Associate Producer will produce content in studio and field environments, assist in planning the show by booking guests, researching, writing, creating graphics, and editing video. The Associate Producer should understand current trends in entertainment, wellness, local business, and newsmakers. The ideal candidate can successfully merge content with commerce, helping Idaho Today’s sponsors showcase their products and services organically and drive viewer engagement. Idaho Today is the state’s only daily lifestyle talk show, featuring celebrities, chefs, entertainers, entrepreneurs, authors, doctors, business and community leaders, and lifestyle experts. It often plays a key role in advertiser sponsorships and promotions designed to drive results and engagement for clients and their brands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in media or related field (or related experience)
• Producing experience preferred
• Strong creative writing skills with an emphasis on conversational, engaging storytelling
• Experience working with sponsors, clients and/or sales
• Organized and able to manage multiple calendars, projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong social media skills

Nice To Haves

• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred
• Basic mobile photography and video editing skills
• Experience working with Smartsheets (or other project management tools)
• Experience line producing/control room experience on a live or live-to-tape production

Responsibilities

• Produce entertaining and informative segments for Idaho Today, including sponsor paid segments.
• Source, contact, and book clients and guests for the show. Prioritize local unique features to air on streaming, broadcast, web and social platforms that feature businesses and community events.
• Work with the sales department and clients to successfully meet their business needs, guiding them toward good content decisions and coaching them on best practices for TV.
• Pre-interview guests, research topics/guests and provide Host and staff with research materials.
• Pitch and craft stories of all lengths on all platforms - includes writing for web and social.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.
• Produce sponsored local specials and assist with station/community promotions.
• Meet daily deadlines and work well under tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work with the Executive Producer and Sales team to create and update sales materials related to Idaho Today and sponsorships.
• Help provide best-in-class customer service including greeting clients and guests, prepping them for appearances and managing customer experience.
• Follow up with clients and guests after segments by sharing content links, clips and airtimes. Connecting them back with Sales team for additional opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales teams to come up with creative ways to connect show content with sponsors (giveaways, seasonal features, etc.).
• Assist with organizing giveaways and client paperwork, assuring all station and FCC guidance is met.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level