Senior Producer - KIRO TV
Cox Media Group
Seattle, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Brand Marketing (Branding), Broadcast Journalism, Communication Skills, Content Development, Creative Services, Editing, Entertainment and Media, Industry/Trade Press, Journalism, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, News Reporting, Newsroom, Project Tracking, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Team Building, Television Broadcasting
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Senior Producer - KIRO TV
Position Overview
KIRO 7 News is searching for a bold, forward-thinking Senior Producer who can both serve our audience and help elevate our newsroom.
This is not a fixer role - it's a forward-facing position for someone who sees the big picture and actively contributes to raising the standard of our newscasts. The ideal candidate brings bold ideas to life, supports the execution of standout moments, and encourages producers to think beyond the basics.
This role plays a key part in supporting our leadership team - partnering closely with the Executive Producer and Managing Editor - while also serving as a strong editorial voice in the newsroom. This person must be confident making real-time decisions and helping steer coverage during breaking news and high-impact events. This is an ideal next step for a seasoned producer who aspires to move into newsroom management.
The Senior Producer will help oversee assigned special projects, lead breakout coverage, and play a hands-on role in shaping content that reflects KIRO 7's brand and research-based strategy. Collaboration, innovation, and mentorship are central to this role - we're looking for someone who uplifts others while pushing for journalistic excellence.
Must have a firm understand or KIRO 7 and CMG's fundamentals and have a track record of implementing requirements promptly an professionally.
Essential Duties and 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
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred
The wage scale for this position is $36.65 per hour to $39.87 per hour.
Benefits for Full-Time roles include:
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
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visitwww.coxmediagroup.com
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About the Company
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Cox Media Group
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is owned by Cox Media Group, an
integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media
company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps.
Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one
of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com,
a leading online source for savings.
CMG's 2012 revenue was $1.9 billion. The company's operations
currently include 19 broadcast television stations and one local cable
channel, 87 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen
non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.
CMG currently operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches
approx. 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 32 million TV
viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18
million radio listeners. Click here to learn more about Cox Media Group.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Printing and Publishing
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.ajc.com