Producer (NE)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

About The Position

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. 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 Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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
Competitive benefits package

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