TV News Producer

WRAL-TV Raleigh, North Carolina


Description

WRAL, the dominant television station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market, is seeking a News Producer to craft compelling, visually interesting and fast-paced newscasts.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to adapt quickly to change and perform well in a dynamic environment.
  • Have outstanding communication skills, proven writing ability, a vision for graphics, and a passion for memorable, creative newscasts.
  • Write urgent/compelling/conversational stories, teases and headlines to match the video and showcase coverage.
  • Open to working any shift, prepared to work holidays and breaking news events including severe weather, election coverage and the Olympics.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Journalism is preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years working as a live TV News Producer preferred.
  • Producers must be flexible, able to work under tight deadlines and communicate clearly.
  • Must come prepared to bring their voice and story ideas to news coverage planning meetings.

People come to WRAL-TV and they stay. Why? We’re family. We have extraordinary expectations of each other and accept nothing short of excellence. Meshing with our standout team is as important as your skills.

WRAL is locally owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, a pioneering, community advocate company that offers some of the best benefits in the business. We are based in Raleigh, NC, consistently named one of the best places to live in America.

Benefits:  
  • Competitive salary based on experience. 
  • Benefits package including: 
  • Comprehensive health insurance plan options 
  • Vision and Dental Insurance 
  • Company sponsored life insurance 
  • Numerous voluntary benefit options – legal plans, pet insurance, discounted home and auto and more! 
  • 401K with company match 
  • Generous paid time off 
  • 9 paid company holidays 
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth. 
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture. 
  • Exciting projects and growth opportunities within a leading organization. 
  • Opportunities to attend free local events, such as sporting events, concerts, shows, and more. 
Pre-Employment Information: 
  • A pre-employment drug screening is required. 
  • Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
EEO Statement: 
Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 
  
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; The Greenville Yard Gnomes in Greenville, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC.