Multiplatform Local News Producer - Break News & Digital

Hearst Television, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is hiring a Local News Multiplatform Content Producer to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The role requires strong writing, accurate reporting, and the ability to communicate a clear plan to a team.

You will monitor developing stories, verify details, coordinate coverage, and publish timely stories for WVTM’s digital platforms, crafting headlines and social posts that reflect reporting while leveraging audience data.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
• Ability to verify information before publishing.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Collaborative approach communicating with reporters, producers, editors and the public.
• Experience using a content management system to publish or update web stories.
• Familiarity with headline writing, SEO, audience analytics, photo/video editing, or social publishing tools.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Degree in journalism, communications or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor scanners, news tips, social media and other sources for developing stories.
• Make calls to verify information, gather details and coordinate coverage.
• Help assign and dispatch crews, and keep the newsroom informed about developments in the field.
• Write, edit and publish timely stories for wvtm13.com and WVTM 13’s other digital platforms.
• Write clear, engaging headlines, summaries and social posts that accurately reflect the reporting.
• Identify opportunities to extend reporters’ and anchors’ work with digital content, including photos, video and social posts.
• Work with producers and reporters to incorporate useful digital reporting into newscasts.
• Support breaking news coverage across platforms, including coordination with newsroom staff and timely digital updates.
• Follow WVTM 13’s editorial standards, brand guidelines and verification practice's.
• Use audience data and platform trends to help improve how we present and distribute our journalism.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing

News judgment

Deadline management

Collaboration

Digital publishing

Education

Journalism/communications degree

Tools

CMS publishing

Job description

Hearst Television, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is hiring a Local News Multiplatform Content Producer to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The role requires strong writing, accurate reporting, and the ability to communicate a clear plan to a team.

You will monitor developing stories, verify details, coordinate coverage, and publish timely stories for WVTM’s digital platforms, crafting headlines and social posts that reflect reporting while leveraging audience data.