Idaho Today Associate Producer

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the 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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KTVB is seeking an innovative Associate Producer to shape our daily lifestyle show. At Idaho Today we build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences. We prioritize original storytelling and client collaboration as key components of our Lifestyle format to set our station apart. 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 our streaming, social and broadcast platforms.
In this role, the Associate Producer will produce content in the studio and field environments, assist in the planning of the show through booking guests, researching, writing, making graphics, editing video and more. The Associate Producer should understand "what’s trending" in everything from entertainment to wellness to local business and 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 compels engagement from viewers.
About Idaho Today: Hosted by Mellisa Paul, Idaho Today is the state’s only daily lifestyle talk show. From trending topics to the hottest products, Idahoans turn 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, business and community leaders, lifestyle experts and more, come to share their passion through in-depth conversation and demonstration. Idaho Today is often a key element in comprehensive advertiser sponsorships and promotions designed to drive results and engagement for clients and their brands.
In This Role, You Will
•    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 - incudes 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.
Sales Responsibilities:
•    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.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
•    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
Additional Or Preferred Qualifications
•    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

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.

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 [email protected] 

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