Local Television

News Producer

Salary data based on 358 job postings

"The median salary for a News Producer in Local Television is $67,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $39,520 at the 10th percentile to $90,000 at the 90th percentile based on 132 job postings. Key skills required for this role include newscast production, video editing, news judgment, social media management, and breaking news coverage."

Last updated: September 2026

Median

$67,000

10th Percentile

$39,520

90th Percentile

$90,000

Sample Size

132

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News Producer Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$39,520Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$67,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$90,000Senior / top earners

Based on 132 job postings with salary data

Skills for News Producer

Newscast productionVideo editingNews judgmentSocial media managementBreaking news coverageDeadline managementEditorial judgmentNews writingTime managementNewsroom systems (iNews)

Common Employers Hiring News Producer

  • Nexstar Broadcasting38 positions
  • Nexstar Media Group36 positions
  • NBCUniversal32 positions
  • Gray Media30 positions
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group28 positions

Top Locations for News Producer

Orlando, FL 32801New York, NYSeattle, WA 98121Washington, DCAustin, TX

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Data extracted from 358 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated September 2026