Local News Production Career for Adults
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Is your hometown simmie looking to get into the behind-the-scenes of broadcasting? Do you have an aspiring techie with hopes of staying local? Today I present to you a new career for Adults that I've been testing for awhile: Local News Production.I've intentionally set up the career to be more tech/behind-the-scenes based instead of a TV personality, due to wanting some variety in my game. Each level has their own chance card. Career is cloned from Artist (which is linked to Art & History majors) but I've made several changes to original. University required!
Description: A behind-the-scenes career at your town’s bustling news station. From scanning calls to running live broadcasts, your Sim keeps the news rolling.
Career Title: Local News Production

Reward: Luminous Pro Antique Camera
Level 1: Production Assistant
Description: You’re starting at the bottom: copying scripts, carrying equipment, and running small errands for the newsroom staff. It’s not glamorous, but the station depends on someone getting things done.
-Wage: $168
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 2-9pm
-Uniform/Carpool: None/Hatchback
Level 2: Scanner Monitor
Description: You monitor police scanners, fire alerts, and community tips. When breaking news hits, you’re the first to react and alert the assignment desk.
-Wage: $238
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 1-8pm
-Uniform/Carpool: None/Hatchback
-Required to be promoted to this position: Charisma +1 , Logic +2
Level 3: Newsroom Coordinator
Description: The newsroom’s chaos is your responsibility. You schedule crews, log incoming stories, and make sure scripts and graphics are ready for the show.
-Wage: $302
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F/Sat, 11am-6pm
-Uniform/Carpool: Slick Suit/Sedan
-Required to be promoted to this position: Charisma +2, Logic +3, Friends +1
Level 4: Studio Floor Manager
Description: You supervise the studio floor during shoots, coordinating camera operators, on-air talent, and lighting. Timing is critical and a single mistake can throw the show off. Watch out!
-Wage: $385
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 9am-4pm
-Uniform/Carpool: Slick Suit/Sedan
-Required to be promoted to this position: Charisma +3, Logic +4, Mechanical +1
Level 5: Control Room Operator
Description: Inside the control room you cue cameras, manage graphics, and monitor audio. You’re the calm center during live broadcasts, making sure the program runs smoothly.
-Wage: $468
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 9am-4pm
-Uniform/Carpool: None/Sedan
-Required to be promoted to this position: Logic +5, Mechanical +2, Creativity +2, Friends +2
Level 6: Lead Video Editor
Description: You craft polished segments for the news. Cutting footage, adding graphics, and prepping packages for live broadcast. Your very important work ensures every segment looks professional and runs on time.
-Wage: $565
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 9am-4pm
-Uniform/Carpool: Slick Suit/Sedan
-Required to be promoted to this position: Mechanical +3, Creativity +4
Level 7: Live Broadcast Director
Description: Wowza, you now oversee live broadcasts! Switching cameras, managing timing, and calling cues for anchors and reporters. Every second is on you, no pressure.
-Wage: $650
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 9am-4pm
-Uniform/Carpool: Slick Suit/Sedan
-Required to be promoted to this position: Charisma +4, Logic +6, Mechanical +4
Level 8: Evening News Supervisor
Description: While the town sleeps, it’s your job to supervise the evening team and coordinate producers, editors, and on-air talent. You balance breaking news with planned segments to ensure the broadcast is seamless.
-Wage: $775
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 2-8pm
-Uniform/Carpool: Slick Suit/Sedan
-Required to be promoted to this position: Logic +7, Charisma +5, Creativity +5, Friends +3
Level 9: News Operations Chief
Description: You oversee multiple shows and teams. Mentoring junior staff, approving stories, guiding editorial priorities…the station relies on you to keep the newsroom efficient and professional.
-Wage: $890
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 10am-5pm
-Uniform/Carpool: Powersuit/Sedan
-Required to be promoted to this position: Logic +8, Charisma +6, Creativity +6
Level 10: Station News Director
Description: You run the newsroom! From budgeting to high-level editorial decisions, anchors to camera crews, every broadcast passes through your hands. You are the backbone of local news and everyone’s favorite boss.
-Wage: $1100
-Work Days/Hours: M/T/W/Th/F, 9-4pm
-Uniform/Carpool: Powersuit/Town Car
-Required to be promoted to this position: Logic +9, Charisma +7, Creativity +7, Friends +4
Level 1: (75% chance happening) The newsroom coffee machine explodes mid-morning. Your staff is jittery, grumpy, and looking a little worse for wear. Do you try and fix it yourself or call in maintenance?
Level 2: (50% chance happening) The scanner crackles: smoke at the local bakery! Is this a five-alarm disaster or just someone burning toast again? Do you send the crew racing or double-check the details first?
Level 3: (75% chance happening) During a commercial break, an anchor tells you their next story has conflicting facts. Do you quickly fix it yourself or let the anchor use their best judgment?
Level 4: (50% chance happening) A studio camera fails right before a live shot. Do you try and fix it or switch to the less reliable backup?
Level 5: (25% chance happening) The weather graphics for the evening broadcast aren’t loading. The meteorologist is pacing behind the desk and the cameraman is giving you The Look. Do you grab a computer and make some quick graphics yourself, or do you call in the graphics team and hope they can save the day?”
Level 6: (25% chance happening) A local politician calls demanding a last-minute interview for tonight’s segment. Your assistant is frantically shuffling papers while management is on the phone asking about ratings. Do you say yes and slot them in immediately, or politely decline?
Level 7: (25% chance happening) The town’s annual festival is happening, and the mayor suggests a live broadcast to cover the parade, food, and embarrassing dance-offs. You could send a live crew, but that will pull staff from other stories. Or, you could record a pre-produced segment to showcase highlights neatly. What’s your move?
Level 8: (25% chance happening) A new production assistant is desperate for guidance on live broadcasts. You could spend time mentoring them and hopefully prevent mistakes, or focus on your own tasks to ensure the broadcast stays smooth. Choose wisely!
Level 9: (50% chance happening) Management demands higher ratings tonight! You could rearrange segments aggressively to hook viewers, but the crew might grumble. Or, you could stick with the planned order, keeping everyone happy but risking dull ratings. What’s your strategy?
Level 10: (15% chance happening) The anniversary of the city’s founding is tonight! You could coordinate multiple crews for a live extravaganza covering fireworks, parades, and celebrities, or keep things simple with a few well-shot segments. Do you go all out or play it safe?
GUID: 0x008F6E2C
Additional Credits:

-TheNinthWaveSims video of How to Make a Custom Career tutorial on youtube here
-SuperFly's tutorial on Guids and Group ID changing here
-Psion's Step-by-Step Custom Career How-to guide here
-TV icon is a image combo of TV from the artist FiveFlowersForFamilyFirst on pixabay here and globe from Josy_Dom_Alexis on pixabay here
-SimPe
-Adobe Photoshop Elements
-FRAPS (Screenshots)
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Uploaded: 19th Jan 2026 at 1:08 AM
Updated: 20th Jan 2026 at 3:26 AM
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