News Producer Salary in Lincoln, NE

How much does a News Producer make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Producer in Lincoln, NE is $62,041. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,528 to a high of $80,127, with most professionals earning between $54,444 and $71,508.

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What is a News Producer?

A News Producer is one of the most integral members of any news-production team. The News Producer takes all the elements of a newscast (packages, video, graphics, etc.) and compiles them into a cohesive show. In the hierarchy of the newsroom, the News Producer is under the executive producer, who reports to the news director. The News Producer is usually on the same level as the anchor, although this may differ from newsroom to newsroom. The News Producer is over the director, studio crew, reporters, field crew, photographers, editors, etc....

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Common responsibilities of a News Producer

Participate in meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.

May 10, 2023

Demonstrate strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws.

September 22, 2022

Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

December 21, 2022

Understand newscast mission, station priorities and be familiar with all the platforms.

December 26, 2022

Editorial oversight of morning show packages and segments, working with station producers to help showcase and highlight bureau offerings.

January 14, 2023

Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines, including contributing to story ideas and development.

January 15, 2023

Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, editors, and others to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast.

January 21, 2023

Produce newscasts including stacking, writing scripts, editing video, editing copy, making/ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, and reporters.

March 14, 2023

Assist reporters on story development, story expectations, and accurately gathering information under pressure.

April 18, 2023

Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Producer in Lincoln, NE

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What is the average salary for News Producer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Producer in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for News Producer ranges from $54,444 to $71,508 with the average base salary of $62,041. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,744 to $72,024 with the average total cash compensation of $62,619.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,041	$54,444 - $71,508
Bonus	$578	$299 - $516
Total Pay	$62,619	$54,744 - $72,024

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

News Producer Salary Near Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,290 - $72,619	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,290 - $72,619	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,328 - $71,354	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,290 - $72,619	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,686 - $70,511	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,686 - $70,511	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE

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About Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a population of 284,736 in 2017. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 71st-largest in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the state called the Lincoln Metropolitan and Lincoln-Beatrice Combined Statistical Areas. The statistical area is home to 353,120 people, making it the 106th-largest combined statistical area in the United ...

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