Producer, Sr.

About the role

The role provides day-to-day leadership in the newsroom and guides editorial decisions for local audiences. Success depends on producing compelling, accurate content that engages the Boise community.

Every role in this field shares a few habits: clear communication, structured thinking, and steady follow through. Teams hold regular meetings, review progress, and adjust plans. Success usually depends on how well you work with others, not just how hard you try. Successful professionals in any field share a few habits: they take notes, keep commitments, and communicate in writing. Teams value people who make their work easy to review and build on.

Key facts

What you'll do

Diverse sources are developed and maintained to secure exclusive content, with records kept in ENPS. Dynamic, accurate content is produced for broadcast and digital platforms to connect with local viewers. Producers and digital producers receive day-to-day leadership and coaching, with the senior producer serving as a resource and mentor. Planning meetings for big story coverage are set and participated in, with deep-dive or side-bar angles pitched during daily editorial meetings. Producer and reporter scripts are reviewed and edited to ensure accuracy and clarity. Data analytics are used to shape content and challenge traditional methods after discussion with supervisors. New approaches are tried consistently to push shows past competitors through creativity and strong storytelling. Digital production remains a priority from the first stages, advocating for underrepresented people and communities in coverage. Team motivation and leadership by example ensure all deadlines are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is preferred in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience. 3-5 years of news content experience are required. Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must. Solid journalistic judgement is required, with a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair, and unique local content and community engagement. Tenets of professional journalism are understood and applied. Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content are necessary. Strong social media skills are required, including an active presence on preferred platforms. Organizational skills enable work under time-pressure deadlines. Live, breaking news situations and changing events are handled calmly. ENPS and Edius system experience is preferred.

Practical notes

This role is based at KTVB-TV Boise and requires flexibility to work any shift. The successful candidate will navigate fast-paced, breaking news environments and contribute to both broadcast and streaming initiatives. Typical interview steps

Hiring processes usually combine a screening conversation with one or more interview rounds. Candidates can expect questions about their experience, a scenario or case, and a chance to ask their own questions. Preparation and specific examples from past work carry the most weight. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Good to know

Roles of this type focus on shaping news coverage and guiding editorial decisions. Professionals in this field rely on strong journalistic standards and storytelling skills. Modern newsrooms use analytics and content management systems to inform decisions. Collaboration with creative and editorial teams is common to enhance major stories. Adaptability and continuous learning are essential in fast-moving media environments.

Career growth

Careers in this field grow through a mix of experience, responsibility, and demonstrated results. Early years build skills; later years build ownership. Many professionals switch focus areas or companies to keep growing. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.