Producer
NAB Leadership Foundation, Huntsville, AL, United States
NEWS 19 (WHNT) is looking for a creative, motivated, and detail-driven Newscast Producer to join our award-winning newsroom.
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.
What You’ll Do
Craft, stack, and execute dynamic daily newscasts
Write clear, engaging, conversational copy for broadcast and digital
Coordinate with anchors, reporters, photographers, and the assignment desk
Implement strong news judgment to determine story placement and flow
Monitor scanners, wires, social media, and OTT platforms for breaking news
Pitch enterprise and follow-up story ideas
Ensure accuracy, fairness, and newsroom editorial standards
Communicate clearly with production, graphics, and control room staff
React quickly during live newscasts and adjust on the fly
What We’re Looking For
Prior producing experience preferred, but strong writers/reporters ready to step into producing will be considered
Excellent newsroom communication and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Strong understanding of journalistic ethics
Solid grasp of AP Style, TV news writing, and rundown management
Passion for local news and serving the community
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news requires
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Collaborative newsroom with supportive leadership
Opportunities for growth within a large broadcast group
Ability to shape impactful local coverage in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast
Huntsville known as The Rocket City" is sure to have a little something for everyone, whether your interests are space, entertainment, education, sports or outdoors. North Alabama is a region that is growing quickly with lots to offer
Competitive benefits package
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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.
What You’ll Do
Craft, stack, and execute dynamic daily newscasts
Write clear, engaging, conversational copy for broadcast and digital
Coordinate with anchors, reporters, photographers, and the assignment desk
Implement strong news judgment to determine story placement and flow
Monitor scanners, wires, social media, and OTT platforms for breaking news
Pitch enterprise and follow-up story ideas
Ensure accuracy, fairness, and newsroom editorial standards
Communicate clearly with production, graphics, and control room staff
React quickly during live newscasts and adjust on the fly
What We’re Looking For
Prior producing experience preferred, but strong writers/reporters ready to step into producing will be considered
Excellent newsroom communication and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Strong understanding of journalistic ethics
Solid grasp of AP Style, TV news writing, and rundown management
Passion for local news and serving the community
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news requires
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Collaborative newsroom with supportive leadership
Opportunities for growth within a large broadcast group
Ability to shape impactful local coverage in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast
Huntsville known as The Rocket City" is sure to have a little something for everyone, whether your interests are space, entertainment, education, sports or outdoors. North Alabama is a region that is growing quickly with lots to offer
Competitive benefits package
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