Multriplatform Associate Producer-Part Time

Capitol Broadcasting Company Inc • Raleigh, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multiplatform Associate Producer is responsible for enterprising engaging and compelling content across WRAL’s digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms. The ideal candidate will have an intense passion and expertise for generating story ideas. Our position is based at the assignment desk and multi-tasking is needed to answer phones, monitor inbox, and listen to scanner traffic. The position will require working weekends and holidays. Applicants must be flexible with scheduling and will be asked to fill-in as needed.

We are searching for a candidate who is ready for a fast-paced, digital-first environment that requires consistent monitoring of news sources, focused research and an awareness of trending analytics. Our position needs a competitive journalist and innovative coverage coordinator who can assign crews, assist with newsgathering and explore story backgrounds.

The position is also responsible for writing and posting content to WRAL.com and our social media accounts. A proven ability to write quickly and accept feedback will be necessary. Strong writing skills, solid news judgment and a stellar sense of visual storytelling are essential skills.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of local, state, and national news, with a passion for informing audiences and serving the community.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with reporters, producers, editors, photographers, and digital teams in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to make sound decisions independently under deadline pressure.
• Openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and journalistic excellence.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage as needed.
• Commitment to WRAL's standards of accuracy, fairness, integrity, and public service journalism.

Nice To Haves

• This role offers journalists a chance to expand their skills across digital, broadcast, and social platforms.
• The position supports long-term career development, allowing producers to deepen their expertise and potentially grow into roles with broader content responsibilities, such as Newscast Producer or Multi-Platform Content Producer, depending on individual interest and performance.

Responsibilities

• Write assigned stories for WRAL.com & TV newscasts daily
• Pitch unique story ideas based off tips, call, research
• Conduct in-depth research for potential stories
• Gather extra information and conduct interviews beyond press releases
• Craft compelling banners and headlines across all platforms
• Clip video for all digital platforms, including YouTube.
• Select video and sound for TV newscast stories.
• Fill out graphics using newscast software
• Train to fill-in produce.
• Write, publish & send push notifications on stories for WRAL.com.
• Organize assignment desk planner by inputting story information, events and contacts.

Benefits

• A pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed