Local News Multiplatform Content Producer

Hearst • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WVTM, the NBC and CBS affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, is hiring a Local News Multiplatform Content Producer to create meaningful and memorable newscasts and digital journalism. The role calls for creative vision, sound decision-making, and the ability to communicate a clear plan. The producer helps win major stories, lead breaking-news coverage, and present important weather information, working quickly and accurately with a collaborative team. Accuracy is the top priority. The position reports to the Executive Producer and requires in-person attendance.

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Sound news judgment and the ability to verify information before publishing.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Collaborative approach and confidence communicating clearly with reporters, producers, editors, and the public.
• Comfort learning digital publishing systems, newsroom tools, and new platforms.
• Interest in local news and serving communities across Central Alabama.
• Experience in a newsroom, on an assignment desk, or producing digital news content.
• Experience using a content management system to publish or update web stories.
• A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• In-person attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with headline writing, search optimization, audience analytics, photo and video editing, or social publishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor scanners, news tips, social media, and other sources for developing stories.
• Call sources to verify information, gather details, and coordinate coverage.
• Help assign and dispatch crews and keep the newsroom informed about developments in the field.
• Write, edit, and publish timely stories for wvtm13.com and WVTM 13’s other digital platforms.
• Write clear, engaging headlines, summaries, and social posts that accurately reflect reporting.
• Identify ways to extend reporters’ and anchors’ work with digital content, including photos, video, and social posts.
• Work with producers and reporters to incorporate useful digital reporting into newscasts.
• Support breaking-news coverage across platforms, coordinating with newsroom staff and providing timely digital updates.
• Follow WVTM 13’s editorial standards, brand guidelines, and verification practices.
• Use audience data and platform trends to improve how journalism is presented and distributed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional wellness support
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• LGBTQ+ health services
• Additional benefits to meet the employee’s and family’s needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed