ew Media Digital Journalist (part time)

News for WRAL
Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville, North Carolina

posted on May 10, 2018


job posting:

Position:New Media Digital Journalist (part time) Req. Number:1619 Department/Division:New Media –WRAL.com Description: All candidates must apply online at https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=ofnu7fwX&s=EMMYOnline The digital journalist compiles, edits and writes news stories from a variety of sources, including WRAL-TV, the Internet, social media, wire services and traditional news sources, with an emphasis on delivering breaking news quickly and accurately. This individual will integrate compelling and creative text and headlines, still images, audio, video, and web links to create an appealing and complete online package. The digital journalist also is encouraged to report and write original stories, as well as shoot and edit video, as time and schedules permit. The digital journalist will also be responsible for maximizing traffic to WRAL.com and related websites and mobile applications by identifying and highlighting the most important and engaging stories, videos and photos using real-time and historical analytics to understand audience behaviors and sharing those reports appropriately on social media. The digital journalist coordinates with television producers, reporters and managers to ensure online coverage is fresh and complete at all times. The successful candidate should have a strong command of Associated Press style; news writing and editing experience; exceptional spelling and grammar skills and news judgment; familiarity with online content management systems and image and video editing software; and the ability to work accurately and independently under deadline pressure. This is a part time position (20-25 hours per week) and requires early morning, late night and weekend shifts. A minimum of one year of related work experience is required; a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or English is preferred. A pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE M/F. All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free. Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV , WRAL Digital , WRAZ-TV, WRAZ Digital, WRAL-FM , WRAL-HD2, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace , CBC New Media Group and Wolfpack Sports Properties (a joint venture with Learfield) in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality and Bull Durham Beer Co., and the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC, and Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; and Professional Builders Supply (an equity partnership) in Morrisville, NC.


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expires on 05/16/2018