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Hearst

Local News Producer

Omaha, NE · On-site

KETV , the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making ...

Hearst Newspapers

Local News Producer

Omaha, NE · On-site

KETV , the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making ...

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Local News Editor

Des Moines, IA · On-site

The Des Moines Register /desmoinesregister.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK , seeks a dynamic, results-driven Local News Editor to lead the communities news staff in producing impactful work that ...

Gannett Co., Inc.

Local News Editor

Des Moines, IA · On-site

To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com The Des Moines Register/desmoinesregister.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK , seeks a dynamic, results-driven Local News Editor to lead the communities ...

Hearst

Local News Producer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL has an opening for a strong, take-charge Local News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track ...

Hearst

Local News Producer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL has an opening for a strong, take-charge Local News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track ...

Hearst Television

Local News Producer

Omaha, NE · On-site

KETV , the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making ...

Hearst

Local News Producer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL has an opening for a strong, take-charge Local News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track ...

Hearst

Local News Producer

Omaha, NE · On-site

KETV , the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for local news in the United States is $48,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $55,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Local News vs Local Reporters?

AspectLocal NewsLocal Reporters
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials requiredJournalism degree or related certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentNewsrooms, on-site reporting, media outletsField reporting, interviews, live coverage
Industry UsageRefers to the content or broadcasts producedIndividuals who create and deliver news stories
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding news content vs reporting rolesJob roles, responsibilities, or career info

Local News refers to the news content produced and broadcasted within a community, while Local Reporters are the individuals who gather, write, and deliver that news. The news itself is the product, whereas reporters are the professionals creating it. Understanding this distinction helps clarify job roles and industry functions.

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Infographic showing various Local News job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,077 per year, or $23.1 per hour.
Local News Producer

Local News Producer

Hearst

Omaha, NE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Hearst rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 67 rated media

Job description

KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

  • Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
  • Work with and guide reporters in story production
  • Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
  • Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
  • Live timing newscasts 

Requirements

  • Professional or college producing experience
  • Experience working in a newsroom
  • Have writing and copy-editing skills
  • Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
  • Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
  • Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
  • Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
  • Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
  • Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That'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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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.

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