Capitol Broadcasting Company is hiring : Weekend Newscast Producer in Raleigh

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Overview

WRAL, the leading television station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market, is looking for a talented Weekend Newscast Producer to create engaging, visually dynamic, and fast-paced newscasts. During the week, if you’re not filling in, producing a newscast, you will be working with reporters and other colleagues to develop and showcase stories for our television and digital audiences. At WRAL-TV, people join our team and stay—because we’re more than colleagues; we’re family. Being a great fit with our exceptional team is just as important as your professional expertise.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Content Leadership & Planning
• Produce newscasts which air on WRAL (NBC 5), WRAZ (Fox 50) and our digital platforms, aligning with newsroom priorities and audience interests.
• Employ strong editorial judgment to curate stories that are accurate, relevant, and impactful for diverse audiences.
• Contribute story ideas and align newscast and digital strategies for consistency in messaging and tone.
• Multiplatform Production
• Produce and edit compelling video content using desktop video editing tools; optimize for both broadcast and digital presentation.
• Write clear, engaging scripts and story descriptions tailored for broadcast, web, and social platforms.
• Manage rundowns, segment transitions, and format decisions with an emphasis on story hierarchy, pacing, and viewer engagement.
• Live & Breaking News Coordination
• Lead real-time news execution during breaking events across all platforms, adjusting rundowns and digital assets swiftly and accurately.
• Coordinate with field crews, digital teams, and control room personnel to ensure seamless delivery of live content.
• Visual Storytelling & Graphics Integration
• Collaborate with the design and graphics team to enhance storytelling through high-quality visuals.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and visual appeal in all graphic elements and video packages.
• Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Integration
• Work with reporters, photographers, producers, and digital staff to align storytelling objectives across platforms.
• Provide editorial and technical feedback on scripts, video editing, and story presentation.
• Ensure content adheres to journalistic integrity, legal standards, and station brand guidelines.
• Digital & Social Media Optimization
• Support and contribute to content publishing on digital channels including the station’s website and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with digital producers to repurpose on-air content for maximum reach and engagement online.

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Benefits

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Pre-Employment Information

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.

CBC Statement

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 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;

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