Multiplatform Executive Producer-Evenings

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Regular Full Time Professional Raleigh, NC, US

15 days ago Requisition

The Executive Multiplatform Producer is a senior editorial leader responsible for guiding WRAL News’ evening coverage Monday–Friday across all platforms, including , WRAL News+, You Tube, social media, and WRAL’s 10pm and 11pm newscasts. This individual must love working and leading a late news team across platforms. This person will lead editorial decision-making during the late news hours, ensuring coverage is urgent, accurate, audience-focused, and aligned with WRAL’s multiplatform content strategy.

This role requires a strong newsroom leader who thrives during breaking news, communicates effectively under pressure, and helps drive WRAL’s “new, now, next” approach to storytelling across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

• Lead evening editorial direction across all WRAL platforms.
• Oversee content execution for , social media, You Tube, WRAL News+, and late newscasts.
• Coordinate breaking news coverage and make real-time editorial decisions.
• Ensure strong communication and leadership in the control room during high‑pressure situations.

• Provide editorial oversight for WRAL’s 10pm and 11pm newscasts.
• Fill in as a newscast producer as needed.
• Build and adjust rundowns that prioritize breaking news, accountability journalism, enterprise reporting, and WRAL’s content cornerstones.
• Maintain high standards for pacing, storytelling, writing, and production execution.

• Coach reporters, MMJs, producers, and field crews on WRAL’s editorial strategy and storytelling expectations.
• Guide story angles, live coverage plans, and multiplatform storytelling opportunities.
• Review and approve scripts, teases, and digital copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, urgency, and strong storytelling.
• Encourage accountability journalism, deeper context, and distinctive coverage that separates WRAL from competitors.
• Ensure content is optimized for television, digital, streaming, You Tube, and social audiences.
• Collaborate with digital and streaming teams to maximize audience engagement.
• Identify opportunities for live coverage, digital‑first storytelling, and expanded audience reach.
• Use analytics and audience insights to help inform editorial decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing television news or leading multiplatform newsroom coverage.
• Strong editorial judgment and leadership skills in fast‑paced breaking news environments.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, communication, and line‑producing abilities.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing, social media strategy, and audience engagement.
• Experience with newsroom systems, CMS platforms, and video editing tools.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Extended Computer Use: Majority of the work involves sitting at a desk, using computers to write scripts, organize newscasts, and manage newsroom software.
• Keyboard and Mouse Use: Frequent and repetitive use of hands for typing and operating office equipment.
• Sharp Attention to Detail: Continuous focus on video content, scripts, and real‑time updates to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Hearing Acuity: Ability to listen to newsroom communications, live feeds, and control room instructions.
• Moving Around the Newsroom: Occasional walking to coordinate with team members, reporters, and production staff.
• Standing for Meetings: Periodic standing during team briefings or while overseeing live broadcasts.
• Stress Management: Ability to remain calm and focused during breaking news or high‑pressure situations.
• Multitasking: Simultaneously managing multiple tasks, including script adjustments, live updates, and team coordination.

• Night, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.
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