News Producer (Morning) - Wafb

Gray Media • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Produce WAFB’s Emmy-winning, top-rated morning newscasts by building dynamic rundowns and leading live breaking news and weather coverage. This is an overnight shift from 11:30 pm – 7:30 am, and a college degree is required. As WAFB Morning News Producer, you’ll help lead one of the highest-rated morning newscasts in the country and join our Emmy Award–winning team. You’ll build and execute a fast-paced, content-rich show that prioritizes breaking news and weather coverage, delivering accurate, compelling stories to viewers starting their day. Our morning team is tight-knit, works hard, and believes in having a great time while producing exceptional local journalism!

Requirements

• College degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Strong writing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging content across platforms

Responsibilities

• Own the daily newscast from start to finish—stacking, timing, and producing live morning shows.
• Drive breaking news and severe weather coverage, making quick, confident editorial decisions in real time.
• Craft strong, clear writing for anchors and teases that keep viewers engaged.
• Collaborate closely with anchors, other morning producers, meteorologists, reporters, and digital teams to coordinate content across platforms.
• Edit video and build graphics to support storytelling and maintain a clean, professional look.
• Maintain high editorial standards while working efficiently under deadline pressure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level