DIGITAL CONTENT NEWS PRODUCER - WBRC
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Write, produce, and present/publish breaking news, engaging stories, and urgent alerts across digital, mobile, OTT, and social platforms with speed and accuracy. Monitor curate live events, and collaborate with the broadcast team to optimize content through effective headlines, SEO, and visuals. Use real-time analytics and social trends to inform editorial decisions while delivering on-camera content tailored for connected TV audiences. Work various shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Join a team producing award-winning news at WBRC, the number one station in Central Alabama, leveraging a dominant digital presence across multiple apps and social channels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field
- Strong writing, grammar, and AP Style skills
- Solid news judgment and understanding of journalistic ethics
- Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision and tight deadlines
- On-camera experience in a broadcast or livestream news setting
- Able to ad-lib and engage with a digital audience across multiple platforms including connected TV
- Capable of gathering information and conducting interviews when necessary
- Conduct online research
- Proficiency with CMS platforms, social media tools, and digital analytics
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Drug-free company compliance
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