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News Producer jobs are open across broadcast television, digital media, radio, and streaming networks, at every level from associate producer to senior and executive producer, with specializations in live news, investigative segments, and digital-first content production. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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KBAK/KBFX has an immediate opening for a weekday AM News Producer!
In this role, you will be responsible for co-producing our AM weekday newscast. This position will also work closely with Directors, and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Solid news judgment
- Be a compelling and accurate writer
- Be able to multitask and manage time to put together an exciting and informative newscast
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dead-driven environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
- Proficient with newsroom systems, such as iNews.
- Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
- A Journalism degree is preferred
Experience:
- Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
A Journalism degree is preferred
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $19.69 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
KBAK/KBFX has an immediate opening for a weekday AM News Producer!
In this role, you will be responsible for co-producing our AM weekday newscast. This position will also work closely with Directors, and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Solid news judgment
- Be a compelling and accurate writer
- Be able to multitask and manage time to put together an exciting and informative newscast
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dead-driven environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
- Proficient with newsroom systems, such as iNews.
- Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
- A Journalism degree is preferred
Experience:
- Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
A Journalism degree is preferred
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $19.69 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
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Who's Hiring
- Nexstar Media Group24
- GRAY MEDIA23
- Sinclair Broadcast13
- The Hearst Corporation8
- TEGNA6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in news producer jobs.
- Three or more years of experience producing daily newscasts or digital news content
- Proficiency in newsroom management software such as ENPS, iNews, or Dalet
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit copy under tight broadcast deadlines
- Experience coordinating live shots, field crews, and remote feeds
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media workflows, and SEO basics for news
Tips for Your News Producer Job Search
Tailor your reel to each format
Broadcast hiring managers and digital outlets look for different things. Cut a reel that leads with live-show segments when applying to TV stations, and swap in short-form or explainer clips when targeting digital-first newsrooms. One reel rarely fits all.
List the rundown software you know
News producer job descriptions routinely screen for specific tools like ENPS, iNews, or Dalet. Name every system you have used directly in your resume's skills section so automated screening doesn't filter you out before a human sees your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists news producer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your fastest turnaround stories
News producers are hired on deadline instincts. Add a line to each resume bullet that shows the timeframe: producing a full-hour newscast from scratch in under four hours signals more than a generic reference to live production experience ever could.
Prepare a story-selection rationale for interviews
Many news producer interviews include a live pitch exercise where you defend a mock rundown. Practice choosing and ordering five to seven stories in under ten minutes, then explaining your reasoning out loud. Hesitating on your logic is a common reason candidates don't advance.
Follow up with the assignment desk, not HR
At most local stations, the news director or executive producer makes the call, not HR. After applying, a brief professional message to the assignment desk or EP signals initiative. Waiting passively in an applicant portal is how news producer candidates get overlooked.
News Producer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most news producers?
The companies hiring the most news producers right now include Nexstar Media Group, GRAY MEDIA, and Sinclair Broadcast, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Local television station groups and digital media networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many news producer jobs are remote?
About 40% of news producer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are more common in digital and podcast news than in broadcast television. Live-show production, control room work, and local TV newscasts almost always require an on-site presence, while digital content producers and syndication producers have more flexibility.
How do you become a news producer?
Start by earning a degree in journalism or communications, then get hands-on experience through college news programs, internships at local stations, or entry-level associate producer roles. Build a reel that shows you can write copy, manage a rundown, and coordinate live elements. Most news producers work up from production assistant or associate producer positions before taking the lead chair.
Can you get hired as a news producer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level news producer roles do exist, especially at small-market television stations and digital newsrooms that treat the position as a training ground. Demonstrating strong writing speed, familiarity with newsroom software, and experience running any kind of live broadcast, even a college station, matters more than years on a resume at this level.
What does the news producer interview process look like?
Most news producer interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a skills exercise where you build and defend a mock rundown or rewrite raw wire copy under a time limit. Finalists typically meet with the news director or executive producer for a conversation about editorial judgment, team dynamics, and your on-deadline decision-making process.
Where can I find and apply to news producer jobs?
You can find and apply to news producer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and format specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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