Senior Producer

New Media; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Media seeks a senior producer to lead daily and weekly national news video projects, working with talent, editors, and post teams to own concepts from idea to publication.

You will oversee end-to-end production, shape scripts, book guests, and manage the editorial voice for timely, distinctive episodes that engage audiences across platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience producing news television, digital video, podcasts, or other editorial programming.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to translate complex topics into compelling content.
• Deep understanding of the American news landscape and a strong instinct for what audiences care about now.
• Experience working directly with on-screen talent and helping shape their voice and output.
• Familiarity with production tools and workflows (e.g., microphones, cameras, Riverside, Premiere, Canva, etc.).
• Ability to work quickly and decisively while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Willingness to respond to major breaking news events outside traditional business hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with on-screen talent on editorial priorities, scripts, and the shows' creative direction.
• Pitch timely segment ideas at the pace of the news cycle.
• Identify and book high-caliber, relevant reporter guests.
• Lead end-to-end episode production, including remote studio recordings management.
• Collaborate with the post team to shape clear, engaging videos.
• Oversee booking, research, scheduling, and publishing workflows for the associate producer.
• Manage production calendars and timelines to ensure on-time delivery across the week.
• Explore opportunities to expand audience reach and strengthen the brand.

Skills

Editorial judgment

News production

Working with on-screen talent

Production tools

Audience insights

Tools

Riverside

Adobe Premiere Pro

Canva

Cameras

Microphones

Job description

We are looking for a creative, tenacious, and news-obsessed senior producer to join New Media and help lead several ambitious news video projects. In this role, you’ll oversee the production of daily and weekly shows covering national news, working closely with talent, executive producers, editors, and post-production teams to create compelling, must-watch programming. You’ll own the editorial and production process from concept to publication—developing episode ideas, shaping scripts, booking guests, guiding edits, and ensuring every episode is timely, distinctive, and engaging. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving news environment, has exceptional editorial instincts, and knows how to turn major news events into videos audiences actively seek out and share.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with on-screen talent on editorial priorities, scripts, and creative direction of the shows. Guide and refine talent’s voice to ensure clarity, authority, and editorial excellence.
• Pitch sharp, timely segment ideas at the pace of the news cycle.
• Identify and book high-caliber, relevant reporter guests.
• Lead end-to-end episode production, including hands-on management of remote studio recordings.
• Collaborate with the post team to shape clear, engaging videos.
• Manage associate producer across booking, research, scheduling, and publishing workflows.
• Oversee production calendars, timelines, and communication to ensure consistent on-time delivery that is varied and strategic over the course of the week.
• Identify opportunities to expand audience reach, strengthen the brand, and experiment with approaches.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience producing news television, digital video, podcasts, or other editorial programming.
• Strong editorial judgment and a demonstrated ability to translate complex topics into compelling content.
• Deep understanding of the American news landscape and a strong instinct for what audiences care about now.
• Experience working directly with on-screen talent and helping shape their voice and output.
• Familiarity with production tools and workflows (e.g., microphones, cameras, Riverside, Premiere, Canva, etc.).
• Ability to work quickly and decisively while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Willingness to respond to major breaking news events outside traditional business hours when necessary.
• Passion about the mission of national (and local) news and commitment to thoughtful, respectful engagement across differing viewpoints.