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Capitol Broadcasting Company · 19 hours ago

Weekend Newscast Producer

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Capitol Broadcasting Company is the owner of WRAL, a leading television station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market, seeking a talented Weekend Newscast Producer. The role involves creating engaging newscasts, collaborating with reporters, and ensuring high-quality content across various platforms.

Public Relations

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Video editingLive TV news productionEditorial judgmentStorytellingCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience as a live TV news producer or similar editorial leadership role

Strong video editing skills using industry-standard desktop editing platforms (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Edius, Final Cut)

Proven writing ability with a flair for conversational, urgent, and visually descriptive storytelling

Ability to make editorial decisions under pressure and adapt quickly to breaking news or changing priorities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to lead editorial discussions and coordinate with multiple teams

Flexible schedule with availability for nights, weekends, holidays, severe weather, and major news events including election coverage and the Olympics