Producer
Nexstar Media Group Inc.Huntsville, AL
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Job Description
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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