Producer

NEWS 19 (WHNT)

Huntsville, AL, US
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Craft, stack, and execute newscasts
Write clear, engaging copy
Coordinate with newsroom staff
** NEWS 19 (WHNT) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Newscast Producer to enhance their award-winning newsroom in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will thrive under deadline pressure and possess strong writing and organizational skills, with a passion for local news. **

Job Summary

  • Craft, stack, and execute dynamic daily newscasts, coordinating with anchors, reporters, photographers, and the assignment desk.
  • Implement strong news judgment to determine story placement and flow, monitoring scanners, wires, social media, and OTT platforms for breaking news.
  • Join a collaborative newsroom with supportive leadership, offering opportunities for growth within a large broadcast group and the ability to shape impactful local coverage.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** NEWS 19 (WHNT) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Newscast Producer to enhance their award-winning newsroom in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will thrive under deadline pressure and possess strong writing and organizational skills, with a passion for local news. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • craft, stack, and execute newscasts
  • write clear, engaging copy
  • coordinate with newsroom staff
  • determine story placement and flow
  • monitor news sources for breaking news
  • ensure accuracy and fairness

Nice-to-have

  • creative and motivated individual
  • thrives under deadline pressure
  • passion for local news
  • serving the community
  • collaborative newsroom environment

Key Requirements

  • prior producing experience preferred
  • strong writers/reporters considered
  • excellent newsroom communication
  • ability to multitask
  • strong understanding of journalistic ethics
  • solid grasp of AP Style
  • willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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