Multiplatform Morning News Lead Producer

Hearst; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness support

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Job summary

WVTM, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Multiplatform Morning Executive Producer to oversee morning newscasts and drive a cohesive on-air and digital product.

You will recruit and coach producers, set editorial priorities, and coordinate content across broadcast, digital and social platforms, reporting to the News Director.

This role requires strong leadership, newsroom judgment, and a proven ability to deliver compelling coverage under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience producing newscasts.
• Strong writing and editing ability with solid news judgment.
• Ability to present news across broadcast, digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement news strategies informed by audience needs and editorial judgment.
• Oversee morning rundowns, scripts, teases, graphics and presentation of the newscast.
• Set editorial priorities; ensure coverage is accurate, urgent, relevant and clear.
• Coach and provide feedback to newsroom staff and assign duties.
• Lead coverage of breaking news across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Oversee digital response to breaking news and audience engagement on social media.
• Extend stories beyond the newscast with web and social content.

Skills

News leadership

Editorial judgment

Working under pressure

Multiplatform storytelling

People management

Job description

WVTM, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Multiplatform Morning Executive Producer to oversee morning newscasts and drive a cohesive on-air and digital product.

You will recruit and coach producers, set editorial priorities, and coordinate content across broadcast, digital and social platforms, reporting to the News Director.

This role requires strong leadership, newsroom judgment, and a proven ability to deliver compelling coverage under tight deadlines.