Senior Producer
Cox Media Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $37 - $40 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
newscast producingcontrol room skillsstacking showsexecuting showsscript editingstory placementmultiplatform strategyaudience needsvisual content creation
Soft skills
creativityclarityimpactcollaborationcritical thinkingcommunicationmentoringteam-first attitudeability to thrive under pressurecommitment to quality journalism
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Communications