Boise,ID
TEGNA, Inc.
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About TEGNA
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, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in? beautiful Boise, ID ?is recruiting a Sports Director/Multi-Skilled Journalist who can handle breaking news in studio and in the field, appreciates the art of great writing, shooting, editing, storytelling, the power of context, and wants to lead our sports team to produce compelling content the Idaho sports fan wants and expects. This person must have the knowledge and passion to cover all sports important to Boise, from the Broncos to the Steelheads, the Olympics to Boise Soccer, and high school sports.
The winning candidate has a track record of sports leadership. In addition to daily anchoring and content duties, this position requires supervising members of the sports team to ensure competitiveness and excellence.
Candidates should have a?portfolio with examples of strong anchoring in studio and on the field, breaking news reporting, digital writing, and creative, innovative storytelling. We need someone who can cultivate sources, follow up on tips, and turn them into great stories and exclusives. Shooting, editing, and producing are requirements of the role, using the highest production values.
Candidates should also bring a mature understanding of the principles of journalism, good news judgment, and be a team player willing to do whatever it takes to help make sure our products – both linear and digital – are strong and compelling.
At KTVB, we pride ourselves on having built a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture and are committed to making sure our content reflects the diverse communities we serve. Digital and streaming take equal stage with broadcast, so if joining a true “one content team” is appealing, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
• Deliver sports news, both live and in studio, in an engaging, exciting, and informative manner.
• Generate creative, content-driven live shots.
• Create strategy to leverage the best ideas and content to grow KTVB's audience on streaming.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Host our Sunday 30-minute sports show, Sunday Sports Extra.
• Provide creative content and ideas to make the show stand out with storytelling, exclusive interviews, and guests weekly.
• Create and maintain strong relationships within the sports market, as well as sources, which lead to breaking sports stories.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for linear, digital, and streaming.
• Write and post regularly on all digital platforms including social media.
• Community and/or talent appearances.
• Perform other tasks as needed.
Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in broadcast and digital journalism, preferably as an anchor/reporter.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Strong social media skills, including an active sports presence on X, Instagram and Facebook.
• MSJ portion will require the ability to shoot, write, edit, and produce.
• Drone certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Edius and graphics creation, preferred.
• Familiarity with or a reason to locate to Boise will set your application apart.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as well as travel.
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.
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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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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