Job Description
Overview WRAL is looking for a Part-Time News Production Assistant to help run our assignment desk. You’ll call on potential stories and dispatch crews. You’ll also play a role in crafting content for all WRAL platforms: newscasts, WRAL.com & social media. Candidates need to be able to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure. Strong communication skills are a must. Please note this is an entry level opportunity starting at
$12.00 per hour. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Answer telephone / email news tips and inquiries
- Listen to scanners and determine what should become a news story
- Follow social media to develop stories for use on-air and WRAL.com
- Organize assignment desk planner by inputting story information, events and contacts
- Deliver strong communication between our newsroom and various community members, as well as law enforcement and government agencies
- Make story follow-up calls as directed by assignment editors, producers, and reporters
- Research caller questions and tips. Determine which progress to being stories.
- Quickly confirm and relay accurate details for breaking news updates.
- Manage logistics of covering breaking news and staffing crews
- Sort and distribute mail within newsroom
Required Qualifications - News Production Assistants must be able to work 20-29 hours weekly across a variety of shifts (including overnights, early mornings, and weekends)
- Currently a junior or senior attending college; or recent college graduate with a concentration in broadcast or media journalism
- Functional computer skills
- Internet research skills
- Exceptional telephone handling
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing, walking, or light lifting (up to 15 lbs) may be required.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
Work Conditions: The work conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Primarily an office work environment with minimal physical strain.
- Occasional travel to company locations for in-person meetings or training sessions.
- Standard business hours with flexibility, but deadlines and project needs may require occasional extended hours.
- Collaboration with various teams, requiring virtual or in-person meetings.
Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture.
- Exciting projects and growth opportunities within a leading organization.
- Opportunities to attend free local events, such as sporting events, concerts, shows, and more.
Pre-Employment Information - A pre-employment drug screening is required.
- Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
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; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC.
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