NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WAFB
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
