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NEWSCAST PRODUCER – WKRG

WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a Newscast Producer to join our news team.

The Producer will author content and lead teammates contributing to the content creation for, production of, and presentation of on-air and live streaming newscasts, live events, and special programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each on-air, digital, and social distribution platform
• Use informed news judgment, showcasing techniques, and news research to build newscasts which serve the needs of our local viewers
• Research/gather/analyze information and elements to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair newscasts for broadcast and digital & social media shows for publication
• Quickly adjust newscasts to accommodate breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
• Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments
• Produce special projects and other duties as assigned

Required & Preferred Capabilities:
• Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
• Strong awareness of news and current events
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-time
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency in English
• Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
• Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
• Work well under pressure — ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
• Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance — ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Flexibility to work any shift

Technical Skills:
• Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content
• Strong non-linear video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
• Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Newscast Producer must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Company Overview:
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 199 full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Nexstar Media Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER – WSFA

WSFA 12 News is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to join our award-winning team in Montgomery. You’ll cover high-impact local stories for our newscasts, website, app, and social platforms—bringing strong storytelling, solid news judgment, and urgency to breaking news. We’re seeking a team-first journalist who can manage multiple deadlines and who’s eager to develop original, investigative, and enterprise reporting that holds the powerful accountable. Candidates should be able to shoot, write, edit, and publish for broadcast and digital platforms, and be confident producing compelling social media content (posting, live updates, and audience engagement) that extends the reach of your reporting. Position includes weekend shifts and limited anchoring as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and website
– Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
– Ability to write news content for television and a different digital version
– Ability to handle breaking news and live reporting
– Generating story ideas and building local contacts
– Performing other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:

– At least 2 years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
– Journalism or Communications degree preferred
– Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
– Knowledge of central Alabama communities, issues, and coverage opportunities
– Experience in a television newsroom
– Must have a good driving record

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now” to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER – WVUA 23 NEWS

WVUA 23 News (Birmingham DMA #46), the independent commercial television station owned by the University of Alabama, is looking for an associate news producer to produce the 5pm newscast. This is a Monday through Friday dayside position (9am to 6pm shift) with hourly pay range of $19.33-$24.18. Some overtime working special events, projects, or programming is possible.

The successful applicant will lead the building and delivery of a 30-minute live newscast, manage story selection and direction, and weave together content from newsroom staff, CNN/Newsource, A.P. wire, and other sources. Our new team member will also mentor students who want to build a base producing proficiency to qualify for anchor opportunities or want to pursue producing professionally.

Must have related college degree, solid experience with AP/ENPS newsroom software and either Adobe Premiere or EDIUS editing software, a creative mind and positive attitude. Must demonstrate solid news judgment in the writing and selection of stories and manage the control room during live broadcasts. Experience building newscasts with live shots and effective graphics is preferred as is a commitment to supporting digital and social media news delivery.

WVUA 23 News operates in the Digital Media Center inside Bryant-Denny Stadium right on the vibrant and exhilarating campus of the University of Alabama. The station is supported by the Journalism and Creative Media Department in the College of Communication and Information Sciences, which helps prepare student interns to staff newsroom positions from studio camera operator to newsroom video editor to reporter to weekend anchor. We strive to earn our motto, Your Town: Your News, with every broadcast, reaching well beyond campus for stories that impact and interest the people of seven west-central Alabama counties (Walker, Bibb, Hale, Green, Pickens, and Fayette).

Application Deadline 05/24/26. Visit UA’s employment website at http://jobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. The University of Alabama is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.

NEWSCAST PRODUCER – WKRG

WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a Newscast Producer to join our news team.

The Producer will author content and lead teammates contributing to the content creation for, production of, and presentation of on-air and live streaming newscasts, live events, and special programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each on-air, digital, and social distribution platform
• Use informed news judgment, showcasing techniques, and news research to build newscasts which serve the needs of our local viewers
• Research/gather/analyze information and elements to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair newscasts for broadcast and digital & social media shows for publication
• Quickly adjust newscasts to accommodate breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
• Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments
• Produce special projects and other duties as assigned

Required & Preferred Capabilities:
• Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
• Strong awareness of news and current events
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-time
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency in English
• Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
• Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
• Work well under pressure — ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
• Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance — ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Flexibility to work any shift

Technical Skills:
• Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content
• Strong non-linear video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
• Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Newscast Producer must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Company Overview:
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 199 full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Nexstar Media Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

VIDEOJOURNALIST – WBRC

WBRC is seeking a superstar who has experience shooting news, live shots, special projects, and digital content. He/she will have a can-do attitude and a willingness to help others.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to:

– Gather information by maintaining contact with sources, including police and government agencies
– Respond urgently to breaking news
– Coordinate with the assignment desk and the show producer to communicate updates to the news staff and management
– Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
– Ability to operate LiveU
– Ability to meet deadlines
– Must have excellent verbal and written skills
– Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
– Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Valid Driver’s License and able to complete the MVR process successfully
– Able to shoot and edit stories, work with reporters and the assignment desk in a collaborative, solution-oriented environment.
– Capable of gathering information and conducting interviews when necessary; conduct online research
– Computer literacy required, including ideally the ENPS news system
– Must be able to work well under pressure with limited supervision and daily deadlines
– Excellent news judgment
– Ability to multitask

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER – GRAY TELEVISION

Title: Editor/Videographer
Number of Positions: 1
Department: News
Work Location: Huntsville

JOB SUMMARY: Looking for a videographer and editor who has a passion for covering news. If you love local news and want to serve the community this is the job for you.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Videographer/Editor shoots and edits video of news events and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms and special reports.
• The job may require working alone, asking questions and gathering information.
• Videographer/Editor must be available for overnight and early morning shifts and sometimes out-of-town assignments.
• Willing to learn to fly a drone and receive FAA certification.

*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***
Requirments:
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and a good driving record.
• Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people.
• Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, shifting schedules and shifting from one platform to another.
• Other duties as assigned by news management.

Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters and attach your resume. Clean MVR required. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER – WSFA

WSFA 12 News is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to join our award-winning team in Montgomery. The candidate will be responsible for covering local news stories for our newscasts, website, and news app. Candidate must be a team player, able to juggle multiple deadlines, and have experience covering breaking news. We are looking for someone who can shoot, write, and edit for TV and all digital platforms. This position will include working weekends and some limited anchoring.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and the website
– Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
– Ability to write news content for television and different digital versions
– Ability to handle breaking news and live reporting
– Generating story ideas and building local contacts
– Performing other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:

– At least 2 years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
– Journalism or Communications degree preferred
– Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
– Knowledge of central Alabama communities, issues, and coverage opportunities
– Experience in a television newsroom
– Must have a good driving record

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST – ABC 33/40

ABC 33/40 is looking for an Multi-Media Journalist. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television.

Skills and Experience:

Sharp news judgment
The ability to tell an NPPA style story
Excellent technical skills
The ability to work well independently
Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record
Requirements and Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 years reporting experience is required
Experience with live shots is required
Experience with Live-U is a plus
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

EVENING NEWS ANCHOR – ABC 33/40

ABC 33/40 is looking for a dynamic full-time Evening News Anchor. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong Leadership skills
Smooth/pleasant delivery
Strong writing skills and news judgment
Sharp video shooting and editing skills
Exemplary communication skills
Requirements and Qualifications:

You must have at least 5 years of on-air experience
Live commercial television experience is a must
Strong “in-the-field and live” skills
Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER – NEXSTAR

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.
Shoots video for news reports
Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
Sets up, composes and executes video shots
Maintains video equipment
Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

High school diploma
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Proficiency with video recording equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift

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.