Producer (ne)

NEWS 19 (WHNT)

Huntsville, AL, US
Not specified
Prior producing experience preferred
Strong newsroom communication skills
Ability to multitask under pressure
NEWS 19 (WHNT) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Newscast Producer to enhance their newsroom. The role requires strong writing skills and the ability to produce engaging newscasts under deadline pressure, with a focus on local news coverage

Job Summary

  • The role involves crafting, stacking, and executing dynamic daily newscasts while writing clear, engaging copy for broadcast and digital.
  • Candidates must coordinate with anchors, reporters, and production staff while monitoring scanners and social media for breaking news.
  • The position offers opportunities for growth within a large broadcast group in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast.

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NEWS 19 (WHNT) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Newscast Producer to enhance their newsroom. The role requires strong writing skills and the ability to produce engaging newscasts under deadline pressure, with a focus on local news coverage.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prior producing experience preferred
  • Strong newsroom communication skills
  • Ability to multitask under pressure
  • Solid grasp of AP Style
  • TV news writing expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for local news
  • Willingness to work nights weekends
  • Creative and detail-driven mindset
  • Experience pitching enterprise stories
  • Knowledge of OTT platforms

Key Requirements

  • Prior producing experience or strong writer/reporter background
  • Understanding of journalistic ethics
  • Rundown management proficiency

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