What are the responsibilities and job description for the WRAL Reporter/MMJ position at WRAL?
Description
WRAL News, a leader in award-winning journalism, is seeking dynamic Multimedia Journalist/Reporter who excels at breaking news coverage, thrives during live reports, and is an exceptional storyteller. This role is vital for gathering and delivering news as it happens for all WRAL digital and television platforms.
This position needs a competitive journalist who maintains solid news judgment and a stellar sense of live visual storytelling. The right candidate will work with staff photographers to turn compelling and engaging coverage, but must be comfortable working alone as an MMJ.
Responsibilities
Benefits
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.
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 Greenville Yard Gnomes in Greenville, 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.
WRAL News, a leader in award-winning journalism, is seeking dynamic Multimedia Journalist/Reporter who excels at breaking news coverage, thrives during live reports, and is an exceptional storyteller. This role is vital for gathering and delivering news as it happens for all WRAL digital and television platforms.
This position needs a competitive journalist who maintains solid news judgment and a stellar sense of live visual storytelling. The right candidate will work with staff photographers to turn compelling and engaging coverage, but must be comfortable working alone as an MMJ.
Responsibilities
- Breaking News Coverage: Serve as the first responder to new scenes, monitor scanners, source tips, social media and assignment desk communications.
- Live Reporting: Deliver engaging live shots on all WRAL platforms.
- Must be able to ensure accurate reporting and clarity under deadline pressure.
- Strong, experienced photography abilities and express editing skills are primary talents required for the position, not just for TV, but for digital platforms, including vertical videos.
- Live breaking news reports will also demand confident, smooth presentation skills.
- Embracing and effectively using social media is essential to succeeding in this job.
- This individual must be a self-starter who cultivates sources, finds new information and approaches on-scene interview opportunities as a regular part of the job.
- In addition to a standard resume, you must include a link to your work example reel.
- Proficiency with Edius and live transmission are preferred.
- Previous experience in television news is required.
- Four-year college degree is preferred.
- Willingness to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends. The successful candidate will be primarily scheduled to work overnights.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health insurance plan options
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Numerous voluntary benefit options – legal plans, pet insurance, discounted home and auto and more!
- 401K with company match
- Generous paid time off
- 9 paid company holidays
- 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
- 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.
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 Greenville Yard Gnomes in Greenville, 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.