About the role

  • Senior Producer overseeing news content and special projects at KIRO 7 News. Contributing to editorial discussions, leading special projects, and mentoring producers in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

  • Produce assigned newscasts with urgency, creativity, clarity, and impact
  • Lead execution of special projects, breakout coverage, and key show moments
  • Contribute to and guide editorial discussions, helping shape multiplatform coverage
  • Assist in daily editorial meetings and help implement the newsroom’s strategic vision
  • Collaborate with anchors, reporters, producers, and directors on scripting, timing, and story placement
  • Review and edit scripts, teases, and show opens for tone, accuracy, and engagement
  • Work closely with Creative Services and the CMG Hub to create compelling visual content
  • Mentor producers and foster growth within the producing team
  • Integrate station research and branding into content decisions
  • Lead confidently during breaking news, making quick editorial calls with clarity
  • Be available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of newscast producing experience in a local TV newsroom
  • Strong control room skills, with experience stacking and executing high-impact shows
  • A track record of supporting and collaborating with newsroom leadership
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and make fast, sound editorial decisions
  • Deep understanding of multiplatform strategy and audience needs
  • Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and a commitment to quality journalism
  • A professional, team-first attitude and a passion for innovation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
  • Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
  • Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
  • Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
  • Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
  • Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • All other benefits required by applicable law

Job title

Senior Producer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$37 - $40 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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