What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daily News Graphics Artist position at WRAL?
Overview
WRAL News isn’t just another newsroom—we set the standard for excellence in broadcast journalism. We break stories, push creative boundaries, and craft visually stunning, high-impact news content that keeps our audience informed and engaged.
Now, we’re looking for a News Daily Graphics Artist to join our powerhouse creative team. If you have the talent, vision, and drive to create bold, compelling visuals, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities
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.
#WRAL
WRAL News isn’t just another newsroom—we set the standard for excellence in broadcast journalism. We break stories, push creative boundaries, and craft visually stunning, high-impact news content that keeps our audience informed and engaged.
Now, we’re looking for a News Daily Graphics Artist to join our powerhouse creative team. If you have the talent, vision, and drive to create bold, compelling visuals, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and produce daily graphics for broadcast, digital, and social platforms, including infographics, maps, motion graphics, and animations.
- Create high-impact motion graphics using After Effects to enhance WRAL’s award-winning storytelling.
- Collaborate with reporters, producers, and newsroom leadership to transform raw data into compelling, easy-to-understand visual stories.
- Ensure brand consistency by maintaining WRAL’s bold, innovative, and engaging visual identity.
- Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-energy newsroom environment.
- 3 years of experience in graphic design, motion graphics, or broadcast design.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Experience with Blender or Xpression is a major plus.
- Strong design instincts—typography, color, composition, and animation that enhance storytelling.
- Ability to translate complex news and data into engaging, viewer-friendly graphics.
- A team player who thrives in a high-energy, collaborative environment.
- Passion for news, design, and pushing creative limits.
- Industry-leading newsroom: Work with top-tier tools and technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Creative collaboration: Join an award-winning team of designers, journalists, and storytellers.
- High-impact storytelling: Your work will shape how North Carolina sees the news.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an incredible workplace culture.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and using a computer.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment (e.g., monitors, cameras, or other tools) up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequent interaction and collaboration with the team.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer, design software, and other necessary tools effectively.
- Visual acuity to review and adjust graphics and designs on-screen for high-quality output.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Benefits package including:
- 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.
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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