Weekend Newscast Producer

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Extended Periods of Standing/Sitting in a stationary position as needed for writing/reporting, conducting research, or supporting the broadcasting function.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, editing equipment, microphones, and monitors.
• Lifting & Carrying Equipment:
  Occasionally required to lift, carry, and set up production equipment, such as cameras, tripods, and lighting gear (up to 25 lbs).
• Visual & Auditory Requirements:
  Strong eyesight and hearing are necessary to monitor audio levels and video/image quality.
• Mobility & Stamina:
  Ability to move between studios and the newsroom as needed, sometimes in fast-paced environments.
• Analytical mindset:
  Ability to learn quickly and stay…