Producer

NEWS 19 (WHNT)

Huntsville, AL, US
Craft, stack, and execute newscasts
Write clear, engaging copy
Coordinate with newsroom staff
Craft, stack, and execute dynamic daily newscasts, coordinating with anchors, reporters, photographers, and the assignment desk

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.
  • Enjoy 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

Craft, stack, and execute dynamic daily newscasts, coordinating with anchors, reporters, photographers, and the assignment desk.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • craft, stack, and execute newscasts
  • write clear, engaging copy
  • coordinate with newsroom staff
  • news judgment for story placement
  • monitor news sources for breaking news
  • react quickly during live newscasts

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
  • 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, holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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