NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WBRC
FOX Carolina News•Homewood, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
WBRC 6 News is seeking a news producer with strong editorial instincts, news judgment, and creativity to shape impactful newscasts. The ideal candidate will utilize multiple live capabilities and a team that thrives on urgency, clarity, and storytelling. This role requires initiative, critical thinking, and the ability to make bold editorial calls, building each newscast to be better than the last.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience in a newsroom.
- Self-starter with a passion for news.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overnights when needed.
- Not a beginner position.
Responsibilities
- Use editorial judgment to decide show content.
- Work with reporters and managers to build fast-paced, impactful, and original newscasts.
- Monitor social media for trends, fresh angles, and trending stories.
- Utilize visuals such as graphics, viewer photos, and webcam interviews to enhance stories.
- Write for all platforms (web, social) and post with engaging visuals and video.
- Interview subjects and research stories for accuracy, fairness, and viewer interest.
- Assist with live breaking news and special coverage.
- Collaborate with reporters and producers on promos, teases, and content development.
- Follow up on tips and chase leads to find new stories.
- Make quick, smart decisions under pressure, especially during last-minute changes.
- Write clean, clear copy across platforms under deadline pressure.
- Adhere to journalistic and legal guidelines.
- Edit video for both broadcast and digital platforms.
- Be curious, collaborative, and confident; a critical thinker ready to take ownership and elevate shows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
