television news producer

NBCUniversal

<div>Company Description 
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. 
Job Description 
NBC News is seeking a seasoned, driven Producer to support newsgathering, storytelling, and live production across all platforms. This role will work closely with a Correspondent and production teams to pitch, develop, report, and execute compelling journalism&mdash;from breaking news to in-depth features, investigative reporting to national coverage.
The ideal candidate is a creative journalist with sharp editorial judgment, strong writing and research skills, and the confidence to thrive under pressure. This producer should be equally at home in the field, on location, or in the control room, and adept at delivering both live and taped segments that meet NBC&rsquo;s highest editorial standards. The ideal candidate is a news junkie who can&rsquo;t wait to get out the door and, on the road, to cover that next story. This producer should also enjoy storytelling for morning television, an evening newscast and everything in between. The ability to shoot and edit is a plus, along with a sense of what does well on social media or in vertical video formats.
This role is right for you if you&rsquo;re a versatile storyteller who thrives on urgency and impact. You move seamlessly between producing, reporting, and writing, and you&rsquo;re as comfortable leading coverage during breaking news as you are crafting enterprise stories. You&rsquo;re highly organized, competitive, and relentless about accuracy and detail&mdash;yet collaborative, adaptable, and energized by working with correspondents and teams under tight deadlines. Most importantly, you&rsquo;re passionate about journalism that informs, engages, and makes a difference.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Partner with Correspondent and show teams to develop, report, and deliver strong, visually compelling stories with clear narratives and well-researched journalism.</li><li>
Pitch, field produce, write, and fact-check stories across NBC News linear and streaming platforms, including daily news, longform pieces, and cross-platform content.</li><li>
Conduct original reporting, deep research, and source interviews.</li><li>
Secure guest bookings in a competitive environment; conduct pre-interviews and prepare talking points.</li><li>
Ability to travel at a moment&rsquo;s notice to cover a story and commit to staying on the road as long as the story takes.</li><li>
Collaborate with control rooms, senior producers, and editorial teams to build rundowns, write intros, and produce live and taped segments.</li><li>
Oversee field operations, including live shots, remote anchor setups, and breaking news coverage.</li><li>
Track and manage correspondent&rsquo;s schedule when working with them closely.</li><li>
Work closely with editors to ensure high-quality video packages, graphics, and sound.</li><li>
Partner with Standards &amp; Legal to ensure all content adheres to editorial and corporate guidelines.</li><li>
Maintain strong communication between the Correspondent, senior leadership, and production teams.</li><li>
Contribute ideas for a wide range of content including news-of-day, lifestyle features, celebrity interviews, and human-interest stories.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Basic Requirements:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years&rsquo; experience in network news, cable, or talk show production, including live and taped segments.</li><li>
Strong journalistic writing, research, and editorial judgment skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. politics, current events, pop culture, and lifestyle trends.</li><li>
Experience shooting (DSLR or similar) and editing (Avid and/or Adobe Premiere).</li><li>
Strong ability to navigate newsroom tools and technology (Slack, NCX, Latakoo, etc.)</li><li>
Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines.</li><li>
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime with short notice.</li><li>
Must be able to travel frequently, domestically and internationally.</li><li>
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</li><li>
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams.</li></ul>
Desired Characteristics:<ul><li>
Strong storytelling ability with creativity in pitching original ideas.</li><li>
Experience working with live programming.</li><li>
Cool under pressure and comfortable managing breaking news situations.</li><li>
A self-starter with strong organizational and multitasking skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of NBC News Policies, Guidelines, and Practices.</li></ul>
Additional Requirements:
Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, based in Houston, TX, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee&rsquo;s residence. This role will report into Miami bureau leadership.
This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $93,000 - $125,000 
Additional Information 
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.</div>

Producer, Newsgathering, NBC News

Sinclair Broadcast Group

<div>KGAN has an opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk 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:
<ul><li>Solid news judgment
</li><li>Be a compelling and accurate writer
</li><li>Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills
</li><li>The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
</li><li>Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
</li><li>Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
</li></ul>Experience:
<ul><li>Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
</li><li>A journalism degree is preferred
</li>Driver's license with a clean driving record 
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</li></ul>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.</div>
 <div>About Us: Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair&acirc;&euro;&trade;s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.</div>
 About the Team: The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

News Producer

Spectrum

<div>This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.<div> 
Responsible for shooting, editing, and producing content for assigned shows and newscast. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.</div><div> 
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</div><ul><li>
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.</li><li>
Writes news stories for assigned newscasts; ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.</li><li>
Identify long and short-term story ideas, research and discover the content, set up and conduct interviews.</li><li>
Work with reporters, assignment desk editors, and production staff as well as independently in the newsgathering process.</li><li>
Collaborates with producers and associate producers at designated hub to create recorded or live newscast products.</li><li>
Shoot and edit still and video for app, web, and broadcast on deadline.</li><li>
Use video editing software to modify and create images meeting defined style requirements; edit and enhance images; apply special effects and color correction as needed.</li><li>
Makes decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics, and timing to construct show.</li><li>
Produces special programming as needed.</li><li>
Verifies stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa.</li><li>
Work with video newsgathering equipment such as lighting, lenses, and tripods.</li><li>
Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the Executive Producer&rsquo;s instructions.</li><li>
Adheres to Spectrum News&rsquo; standards and practices.</li><li>
Adheres to field safety guidelines.</li><li>
May perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div> 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</div><div></div><div> 
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge</div><ul><li>
Demonstrated broadcast news writing ability</li><li>
News video shooting and editing skills</li><li>
Ability to solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage in field environment</li><li>
Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines</li><li>
Interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skills</li><li>
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization</li><li>
Knowledge of current events and industry trends</li><li>
Attention to detail</li><li>
Familiarity with the local market</li><li>
Knowledge of social media platforms</li><li>
Ability to work rapidly and accurately</li><li>
Valid driver&rsquo;s license for authorized driving in the State of residence</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Required Education</div><ul><li>
High School diploma</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years</div><ul><li>
Shooting and editing television news footage experience &ndash; 2+</li></ul><div></div><div> 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</div><div></div><div> 
Preferred Education</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience</li></ul><div></div><div> 
WORKING CONDITIONS</div><ul><li>
Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions</li><li>
Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws</li><li>
Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds</li><li>
Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes</li></ul><div></div><div> 
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS</div><div>
Physical Requirements</div><ul><li>
Lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds</li></ul> 
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A qualified applicant&rsquo;s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. 
 
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet&reg;, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you&rsquo;ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more. 
 
Grow Your Career Here We&rsquo;re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve &ndash; providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.</div>

Multimedia Content Producer, Atlanta

Chicago-Area Community Newspaper Group

Help shape the next era of community journalism in the Chicago areaA legacy Chicago-area local news organization with more than 100 years of community publishing history is building a new model for local journalism &mdash; one that uses smart technology, editorial judgment and human oversight to strengthen civic awareness in local communities.We are looking for curious, detail-oriented people who care about local government, schools, neighborhoods and community life &mdash; and who are interested in how new tools can help local newsrooms work faster, smarter and more effectively.As an AI-Assisted Local News Producer, you will use our editorial workflow and technology tools to help produce short, accurate and readable local news articles, community digests and public-information updates for Chicago neigborhoods and local cities and villages.This is not a traditional field-reporting job. It is production-focused, remote freelance work supporting a network of local news publications. The right candidate will know that technology can help speed up the work &mdash; but that judgment, accuracy, context and clarity still matter most.What You&rsquo;ll DoUse our editorial tools and workflow to help draft, revise and prepare local news articles and community digests.Review public records, press releases, meeting materials and local announcements for story opportunities.Apply sound editorial judgment to check facts, clarify language, improve structure and ensure readability.Help turn routine local information into useful, accurate stories for community readers.Communicate clearly with editors and teammates to meet daily and weekly production goals.Follow established editorial standards, including accuracy, fairness, attribution and plain-language writing.What We&rsquo;re Looking ForSome experience in journalism, communications, publishing, public information or related work. Internships count.Strong attention to accuracy, names, dates, titles, places and context.Interest in local government, schools, public safety, business, events and neighborhood news.Comfort using technology, including AI-assisted tools, while keeping human judgment at the center of the work.Good organization, time management and follow-through.A self-starter who is curious, dependable, coachable and open to feedback.Chicago-area knowledge is preferred but not required.Why Join UsFully remote freelance work.Flexible part-time hours.A chance to work with a long-standing local news organization as it rebuilds for the digital era.Opportunity to help address the community information gap in Chicago-area towns and neighborhoods.A practical role for someone who wants to be part of the future of local journalism without losing the standards that made local news matter in the first place.How To ApplySend your resume and a brief note explaining why this role interests you and what makes you a strong fit.No form letters, please. Tell us why you care about local news, accuracy and the future of community journalism.Email: LocalNewsJobs@proton.mePay: From $20.00 per hourWork Location: Remote

AI-Assisted Local News Producer

Fox Corporation

<div>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
JOB DESCRIPTION</h2>
Fox News is looking for an experienced Freelance Field Producer to join our team in New York. The Freelance Field Producer is a news junkie who has innate curiosity, dogged newsgathering skills, and strong contacts. You will use your skills to enhance the network's newsgathering and produce exceptional journalism. You will also use your editorial skills to follow leads, break news, and pitch original stories with high potential for compelling television. The Freelance Field Producer is a proactive, passionate, and self-motivated individual who will collaborate with our producers and reporters to advance the network&rsquo;s coverage on all platforms.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Pitch and develop original content for television and digital</li><li>
Build contacts and develop unique sources to break news</li><li>
Dig into and develop storylines that others are not already exploring</li><li>
Enterprise investigative stories</li><li>
Assist reporters in gathering elements for television and online coverage</li><li>
Cover news events, provide editorial guidance and conduct interviews in the region or anywhere the news takes you</li></ul>
WHAT YOU WILL NEED<ul><li>
At least 5+ years of field producing experience in a broadcast, print, or digital work environment</li><li>
Exceptional editorial judgment</li><li>
Strong local contacts</li><li>
A passion for current events</li><li>
A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis; especially in breaking news situations</li><li>
Ability and willingness to respond to breaking news at a moment&rsquo;s notice, travel domestically or internationally and remain on location for as long as needed to cover the story</li></ul>
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $40.00-50.00 per hour.</div>

Freelance Field Producer, Northeast Bureau

<div>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network&rsquo;s national content.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
JOB DESCRIPTION</h2>
FOX 32 Chicago is seeking a Senior Producer to lead daily news execution across all platforms while driving digital-first storytelling. This role blends news leadership with streaming strategy, ensuring content performs across all platforms - linear, web, mobile, and social. You are expected to find stories first, develop sources and contributors. Utilize data and analytics to determine what Chicago news fans want. Then deliver it. Refining our approach as needed.<div></div>
Key Responsibilities
News Leadership<ul><li>
Oversee editorial direction and production of assigned newscasts</li><li>
Build rundowns, write and approve scripts, and manage show flow</li><li>
Lead control room during live broadcasts and breaking news</li><li>
Coach and mentor producers, writers, and associate producers</li><li>
Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and assignment desk on story development</li><li>
Identify high-impact, enterprise, and breaking stories</li><li>
Balance urgency with accuracy across platforms</li><li>
Ensure consistent voice and standards across broadcast and digital</li><li>
Integrate user-generated content and audience interaction when appropriate</li></ul><div></div>
Streaming &amp; Multi-Platform Strategy<ul><li>
Ensure all major stories are optimized for FOX32Chicago.com and mobile apps</li><li>
Lead real-time digital publishing during breaking news (live blogs, push alerts, video clips)</li><li>
Partner with digital team to:<ul><li>
Write SEO-friendly headlines and summaries</li><li>
Optimize content for search, social, and audience engagement</li></ul></li><li>
Oversee social media strategy for newscasts (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok)</li><li>
Use analytics tools (Chartbeat, Google Analytics, etc.) to:<ul><li>
Track story performance</li><li>
Adjust editorial strategy in real time</li></ul></li><li>
Coordinate video clipping and distribution for digital platforms immediately after air</li><li>
Drive digital-exclusive content ideas (streams, explainers, vertical video)</li></ul><div></div>
Team Leadership<ul><li>
Supervise and train producers on both broadcast and digital workflows</li><li>
Set expectations for cross-platform storytelling</li><li>
Fill in for Executive Producer as needed</li></ul><div></div>
Qualifications<ul><li>
5&ndash;8+ years of newsroom experience, including producing in a major market</li><li>
Prior experience as a line producer or senior/exec producer</li><li>
Strong understanding of digital publishing systems (CMS)</li><li>
Experience with analytics tools and audience growth strategies</li><li>
Ability to lead under pressure in breaking news situations</li><li>
Strong writing, copy editing, and storytelling skills</li><li>
Familiarity with video editing and social media platforms</li></ul><div></div>
Preferred Skills<ul><li>
Experience in a FOX O&amp;O or large-market station</li><li>
Knowledge of Chicago news landscape</li><li>
Background in streaming or digital video production</li><li>
Experience leading cross-functional teams (broadcast + digital)</li></ul>
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $95,000.00-105,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
View more detail about FOX Benefits.</div>

Senior Producer

The Hearst Corporation

<div>Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level)
40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening for an Part-time Associate Producer . You will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also help make phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our associate producers are also assigned to write/post stories daily to our website and social media sites and have writing and tape editing skills. You will report to the News Director. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are looking to get your foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism.
Responsibilities
<ul><li>Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos
</li><li>Assist producers and reporters with research
</li><li>Collaborate with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
</li><li>Understand social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms
</li><li>Research and write stories for television and digital platforms
</li><li>Make follow up calls and beat calls
</li></ul>Requirements
<ul><li>Familiarity with social media
</li><li>Writing and verbal skills
</li><li>Work on deadlines
</li><li>Related military experience will be considered
</li></ul>Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That&rsquo;s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.</div>
 <div><div>Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
 
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.</div></div>
 Degree Level :

Part-time Associate Producer

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