TV Senior Producer -Primetime Newscasts

divh2Senior Producer for Primetime Newscasts/h2pThe Senior Producer for Primetime Newscasts is a key editorial and leadership role within the WRAL newsroom, responsible for producing the 11:00 p.m. newscast and providing oversight of the 10:00 p.m. newscast. This role is designed for an emerging newsroom leader who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news environment and is driven to elevate nightly coverage through strong editorial judgment, innovative storytelling, and team leadership./ppThis individual leads the evening newscast team with a focus on urgency, accountability journalism, and content depthdigging for new elements in developing stories while ensuring alignment with WRALs content strategy. The Senior Producer works in close coordination with digital and WRAL News+ teams to deliver a seamless multiplatform experience, with the goal of making WRALs late news the most watched and most trusted news product in Raleigh./ph3Essential Functions Responsibilities/h3pLeadership Team Management/pulliLead and manage the evening newscast team, including producers, reporters, and photographers./liliServe as the editorial leader during evening hours, setting clear expectations for coverage, tone, and execution./liliCoach and mentor producers and reporters to strengthen writing, storytelling, and live presentation skills./liliFoster a culture of urgency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement./li/ulpNewscast Production Oversight/pulliProduce the 11:00 p.m. newscast with strong editorial structure, pacing, and execution./liliProvide editorial oversight and guidance for the 10:00 p.m. newscast to ensure consistency and quality./liliBuild rundowns that prioritize breaking news, enterprise reporting, and WRALs content cornerstones./liliEnsure clear, compelling writing and seamless transitions throughout the broadcast./liliMaintain high production standards under tight deadlines./li/ulpBreaking News Leadership/pulliLead real-time editorial decision-making during breaking news situations./liliPivot coverage quickly, adding new elements, live components, and updated information as stories evolve./liliCoordinate across teams to ensure immediate, accurate, and impactful coverage on all platforms./liliDrive urgency in storytelling, ensuring viewers understand what is new, what is changing, and what is next./li/ulpEditorial Judgment Accountability/pulliUphold WRALs standards for accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism./liliEnsure all major stories include a clear accountability angle when appropriate./liliPush for deeper reporting by asking critical questions and identifying gaps in coverage./liliElevate enterprise and investigative content within nightly broadcasts./li/ulpMultiplatform Integration/pulliWork in coordination with digital and WRAL News+ teams to align content across TV, WRAL.com, streaming, YouTube, and social platforms./liliEnsure broadcast stories are optimized for digital distribution and audience engagement./liliContribute to a new, now, next content approach across platforms./liliCollaborate on extended coverage opportunities, including streaming and digital-first storytelling./li/ulpContent Strategy Innovation/pulliExecute WRALs content strategy with a focus on key cornerstones such as accountability reporting, consumer, safety, and enterprise journalism./liliIdentify opportunities to differentiate late news coverage through storytelling, exclusives, and live elements./liliContinuously seek ways to improve pacing, presentation, and viewer engagement./liliUse audience insights and newsroom feedback to refine content decisions./li/ulh3Required Qualifications/h3pEducation Experience/pulliBachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred./liliMinimum 35 years of experience producing television newscasts in a fast-paced newsroom./liliDemonstrated leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role./li/ulpSkills Attributes/pulliStrong editorial judgment with a passion for breaking news and enterprise storytelling./liliProven ability to produce high-quality newscasts under deadline pressure./liliExcellent writing, storytelling, and line-producing skills./liliAbility to lead and motivate a team in a high-pressure environment./liliStrong communication and collaboration skills across departments./liliProficiency in newsroom systems, video editing tools, and digital platforms./liliFlexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and breaking news coverage./li/ulh3Physical Demands/h3pThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job./pullistrongExtended Computer Use:/strong Majority of the work involves sitting at a desk, using computers to write scripts, organize newscasts, and manage newsroom software./lilistrongKeyboard and Mouse Use:/strong Frequent and repetitive use of hands for typing and operating office equipment./lilistrongSharp Attention to Detail:/strong Continuous focus on video content, scripts, and real-time updates to ensure accuracy and quality./lilistrongHearing Acuity:/strong Ability to listen to newsroom communications, live feeds, and control room instructions./lilistrongMoving Around the Newsroom:/strong Occasional walking to coordinate with team members, reporters, and production staff./lilistrongStanding for Meetings:/strong Periodic standing during team briefings or while overseeing live broadcasts./lilistrongStress Management:/strong Ability to remain calm and focused during breaking news or high-pressure situations./lilistrongMultitasking:/strong Simultaneously managing multiple tasks, including script adjustments, live updates, and team coordination./li/ulh3Work Conditions/h3ulliNight, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required./liliFast-paced newsroom environment with tight deadlines and frequent changes./liliCollaborative and dynamic team atmosphere./li/ulh3Benefits/h3ulliCompetitive salary based on experience./liliBenefits package including:/liulliComprehensive health insurance plan options/liliVision and Dental Insurance/liliCompany sponsored life insurance/liliNumerous voluntary benefit options legal plans, pet insurance, discounted home and auto and more!/lili401K with company match/liliGenerous paid time off/lili9 paid company holidays/li/ulliOpportunities for professional development and career growth./liliDynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture./liliExciting projects and growth opportunities within a leading organization./liliOpportunities to attend free local events, such as sporting events, concerts, shows, and more./li/ulh3Pre-Employment Information/h3ulliA pre-employment drug screening is required./liliCapitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify./li/ulh3EEO Statement/h3pCapitol 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./ppCBC Statement:/ppCapitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications leader which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL News+ (WNGT-CD), WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCMC-HD4, Microspace Communications, and Capitol B Creative in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and the Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; the Zebulon Devil Dogz in Zebulon, NC; the American Underground startup hub and workspace in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC, and Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC./p/div