Local Television

News Producer

Salary data based on 172 job postings

"The median salary for a News Producer in Local Television is $68,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $85,000 at the 90th percentile based on 61 job postings. Key skills required for this role include newscast production, news judgment, video editing, breaking news coverage, and social media management."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$68,500

10th Percentile

$37,440

90th Percentile

$85,000

Sample Size

61

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News Producer Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$37,440Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$68,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$85,000Senior / top earners

Based on 61 job postings with salary data

Skills for News Producer

Newscast productionNews judgmentVideo editingBreaking news coverageSocial media managementDeadline managementNews writingNewsroom systems (iNews)Time managementMulti-platform content creation

Common Employers Hiring News Producer

  • Nexstar Broadcasting29 positions
  • Cox Media Group25 positions
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group18 positions
  • NBCUniversal15 positions
  • FOX13 positions

Top Locations for News Producer

Orlando, FL 32801Seattle, WA 98121Washington, DCNew York, NYAustin, TX

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Data extracted from 172 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026