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Job outlook for television news producers in the United States
Are television news producer jobs in demand?
Television news producer job and salary trends over time
Television news producer jobs over time
Television news producer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 25 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 27 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 25 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 24 | 0.00% |
Average television news producer salary over time
Television news producer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,489 | $23.79 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $48,207 | $23.18 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $46,432 | $22.32 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $46,393 | $22.30 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $45,959 | $22.10 | +3.7% |
Television news producer jobs by state
Most common states for television news producers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 77 | 11% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 23 | 4% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 18 | 3% |
| 4 | New York | 19,849,399 | 455 | 2% |
| 5 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 101 | 2% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 91 | 2% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 64 | 2% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 58 | 2% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 51 | 2% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 34 | 2% |
| 11 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 24 | 2% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 17 | 2% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 17 | 2% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 16 | 2% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 14 | 2% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 576 | 1% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 125 | 1% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 125 | 1% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 27 | 1% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 14 | 1% |
Most common cities for television news producers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | 1 | 2% | $48,939 |
Television News Producer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of television news producer experts
University of Toledo
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What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Television News Producer job market given the pandemic?
Deborah Orloff: Working remotely and meeting via Zoom (and similar video conferencing platforms) is obviously a huge trend, and I expect it to continue.
What skills stand out on Television News Producer resumes?
Deborah Orloff: Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing situations and new technology has become more important than ever! Creativity and entrepreneurship are also very important!
Craig Stark Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communications, Department Head of CommunicationsSusquehanna University
Communications Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Television News Producer job market given the pandemic?
Craig Stark Ph.D.: Probably more remote work opportunities. I would expect many employers will find it more cost-effective to have employees work from home or remote sites, which means employees have to have a good working knowledge of time management and technical skills.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Television News Producer job market given the pandemic?
Lara Teeter: The most obvious trend is that "Virtual Theatre" is not going to be going away. In addition to television, film, Broadway & Regional theatre, cruise line and theme park work...our students and professionals alike have had to hone special skills in both the performance and technical aspects of virtual theatre. The other given is that the digital audition room (video submissions and even callbacks for projects) will continue to be used by producers, directors, casting directors, and agents. This is a real money saver when you consider the cost of flying someone in (director, casting director, talent), put them up at a hotel, and then rent the space to hold the audition. I do NOT feel that the "in-room" audition will go away, but the virtual audition room is something that is here to stay!
What skills stand out on Television News Producer resumes?
Duncan MacKenzie: For all young artists, organizational skills, digital and web-based skills, and an ability to communicate verbally and textually are very important; beyond that, craft-based skills relevant to whatever is being made are always crucial.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Television News Producers to find work opportunities?
Duncan MacKenzie: Artists can find relevance anywhere they want to work, but often, they must build the audience for their creative output. It is more comfortable in big cities such as New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, as they have pre-existing channels and communities for art-making and viewing. Still, those cities can be significantly more expensive to live in.
What skills stand out on Television News Producer resumes?
Michael Wagner: Primarily an understanding of how to be productive in virtual teams. Anything that proves that somebody is capable of working independently and reliably.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Television News Producers to find work opportunities?
Michael Wagner: In our fields, location is no longer a serious concern. People work from anywhere. There are still traditional pockets of media industries such as LA, but the overall tendency is to move into remote work arrangements.
What type of skills will young Television News Producers need?
David Carren: Critical thinking, a significant component of all successful creative endeavors, will be a considerable asset. Another essential ability to collaborate or work with others efficiently and effectively will also matter a great deal.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Television News Producers?
Nate Bynum: Undoubtedly, training was greatly affected during the pandemic. Arts training is now, and has always been, hands-on. Even if classes were allowed in-person, social distance spacing is anathema to the movement in the discipline. Theatre and screen acting are collaborative arts. Teachers and students have to work together and nearby. This can not be accomplished via Zoom and 6ft. spacing. Social distance does not exist in the arts. Thus, the limits placed on teachers and students in executing exercises, performing scene work or tech work, or proving to understand the intricate details of a particular art were lost and will have to be learned at another time.
What general advice would you give to a Television News Producer?
Michael Neal Ph.D.: The advice can be tricky, especially since our graduates go into a number of fields. My hope for them is that they continue to build upon what they learned in our program and apply it to new situations and contexts outside of school. I often tell students that editing, writing, and media aren't skills you master and then apply universally across contexts. Instead, we encourage students to keep growing and stretching themselves, since they will most likely face new genres, audiences, and contexts that they didn't see in college. Therefore, we teach them to be flexible, to be close readers, and analyze each rhetorical situation to determine how to best communicate within that context. Good writing isn't one-size-fits-all. Instead, it's a complex, negotiated relationship between writers, texts, contexts, audiences, media, modalities, etc.
What general advice would you give to a Television News Producer?
Johnathan Paul: My number one piece of advice for soon-to-be or recent graduates is never to stop learning. I always strive to tell my students to be as diverse as possible. Don't just know one thing; in today's market, you need to know how to do several things. Diversify your tool palette. This will help you in the long run and may lead you to a career path you didn't realize existed.