STREAMING PRODUCER & HOST - WBRC

Gray Media • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

WBRC 6 News is expanding its live streaming strategy — and we’re looking for a creative, driven Streaming Producer and Host to help build the future of how our audience consumes local news. This is not a traditional line-producer role. This position is focused on developing compelling, live-streaming content that extends our broadcast brand and creates meaningful, must-watch digital programming. This role also includes hosting and co-hosting streaming shows as needed — blending strong editorial judgment with confident on-camera presence. What Makes This Role Different: - You’ll help shape the show's identity — not just fill time - You’ll experiment with format, pacing, and audience interaction - You’ll help build appointment viewing in a growing streaming environment - You’ll have leadership support to innovate - This is a chance to build something meaningful in a newsroom that takes streaming seriously.

Requirements

• Strong news judgment and understanding of daily news flow
• Producing experience (TV, digital, streaming, or hybrid)
• Excellent writing skills with a conversational tone
• Comfortable, credible on-camera presence
• Ability to thrive under deadline pressure
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with newsroom systems (ENPS preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Produce live daily streaming shows, including afternoon and evening blocks
• Host or co-host streaming programs as needed
• Develop streaming-first rundowns designed specifically for digital audiences
• Write conversational, viewer-focused scripts
• Lead live interviews and breaking news coverage
• Work closely with anchors to shape tone, pacing, and digital storytelling
• Integrate breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, and community segments
• Monitor real-time analytics and adjust content strategy accordingly
• Collaborate with digital and broadcast teams to maximize reach

What This Job Offers

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