Producer

NEWS 19 (WHNT)

Huntsville, AL, USA
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Creative and detail-driven
Thrives under deadline pressure
Strong news judgment
** NEWS 19 (WHNT) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Newscast Producer to join their award-winning newsroom in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate should have a passion for local news and the ability to thrive under pressure while crafting compelling newscasts. **

Job Summary

  • We’re searching for someone who lives for breaking news, thrives under deadline pressure, and knows how to build a compelling, urgent, viewer‑focused newscast.
  • Craft, stack, and execute dynamic daily newscasts, write clear, engaging, conversational copy for broadcast and digital, and coordinate with anchors, reporters, photographers, and the assignment desk.
  • This role offers opportunities for growth within a large broadcast group and the ability to shape impactful local coverage in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** NEWS 19 (WHNT) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Newscast Producer to join their award-winning newsroom in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate should have a passion for local news and the ability to thrive under pressure while crafting compelling newscasts. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • creative and detail-driven
  • thrives under deadline pressure
  • strong news judgment
  • write clear, engaging copy
  • monitor scanners, wires, social media
  • react quickly during live newscasts

Nice-to-have

  • passion for local news
  • serving the community
  • collaborative newsroom
  • supportive leadership

Key Requirements

  • Prior producing experience preferred
  • strong writers/reporters ready to step into producing
  • excellent newsroom communication
  • organizational skills
  • ability to multitask
  • remain calm under pressure
  • strong understanding of journalistic ethics
  • solid grasp of AP Style
  • TV news writing
  • rundown management
  • willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Work Rights

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