AL-Huntsville;200 Holmes Avenue (Tribune-WHNT)
Full time
REQ-42790
WHNT‑TV / WHNT.com — Huntsville, Alabama
WHNT is a digital‑first local newsroom serving one of the fastest‑growing regions in the Southeast. We are looking for a Digital Content Producer who understands that strong journalism and smart digital execution are not separate skills—but the same job.
This role is for a journalist who writes with authority, thinks strategically about audience, and moves confidently in fast‑breaking news situations. You will help shape what North Alabama reads, watches, and engages with every day — on web, mobile, social, and streaming platforms.
What You’ll Do
Write, edit, and publish original and engaging stories for WHNT.com and other digital platforms, from breaking news to enterprise and explanatory reporting
Make real‑time editorial decisions during breaking news, balancing speed, accuracy, and context
Curate and manage homepage layouts using audience data, news judgment, and editorial priorities
Monitor local, regional, and national news sources to identify stories that matter to our audience and opportunities for exclusives
Optimize content for search, social, and mobile platforms without sacrificing journalistic standards
Act as a digital steward of the WHNT brand, ensuring all content meets high standards for clarity, accuracy, and credibility
Collaborate with newsroom leaders, reporters, producers, and digital teams to execute coverage plans
Analyze traffic trends and audience behavior to inform both daily content decisions and longer‑term strategy
Streaming & Live Coverage
As part of WHNT’s digital‑first commitment, the Digital Content Producer plays an active role in our streaming operation. Responsibilities include:
Creating, uploading, and scheduling content for our streaming app
Assisting with and running live breaking‑news update streams from the newsroom’s OBS desk
Helping innovate how local news is presented in live and on‑demand digital formats
What We’re Looking For
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong news judgment
Experience working in a newsroom or daily‑news environment; web‑first experience is strongly preferred
Working knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or Canva; basic HTML experience is a plus
Strong social media instincts, including experience publishing and monitoring content on platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok
Comfort working multiple stories at once in a deadline‑driven environment
A collaborative mindset and the ability to take feedback professionally
Curiosity, accountability, and a clear understanding of why local journalism matters
Requirements
Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (equivalent professional experience considered)
Live, working web samples required; newsroom or digital‑news experience strongly preferred
Willingness and ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to learn new tools and technology quickly and independently
Why WHNT & Huntsville
Huntsville—“The Rocket City”—is one of the most dynamic and fast‑growing communities in the country, with a diverse economy driven by aerospace, defense, research, education, and innovation. WHNT is committed to delivering serious, relevant local journalism for an audience that expects more than headlines.
This is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a market that is growing—and in a newsroom investing in its digital future.
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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.
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