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CBS 17/WNCN, the Nexstar station in Raleigh, is looking for an experienced, ambitious, and creative news producer to join our team. This is your chance to live and work in a place consistently rated as one of the “best places to live.” 

The successful candidate will have strong news judgment, be able to prioritize breaking news and weather and produce a newscast that stands out as the best in the market.  You should know how to showcase multiple stories and must have a focus on details.

Essential Functions: 

• Be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts 
• Write compelling headlines and teases 
• Maintain working knowledge of current events, weather, community issues, and local contacts 
• Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and social media to find relevant material for newscasts 
• Collaborate with staff to build graphics 
• Work with directors and anchors on presentation of stories

• Clear, concise, conversational writing skills 
• Excellent communication skills necessary for collaboration with digital desk, anchors, reporters and other newsroom staff during breaking news
• Demonstrate solid news judgment 
• Maintain strong journalistic ethics 
• Strong initiative and attention to detail 
• Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 
• Assist producers in formatting other newscasts 

Essential Skills & Abilities: 
• Knowledge of newsroom software 
• Knowledge of web posting software 
• Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines 


• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision 
• Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome 
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers 
• Edit video and audio on industry standard equipment 
• Handle and adjust to last-minute changes 
• Make quick, accurate decisions during the on-air process

 

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
  • Proficiency with computers, and experience with newsroom software like ENPS is a plus. 
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work any shift