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Jobs at WRIC

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS - WRIC-TV presently has the following openings It is our policy to encourage the application of minorities and women as WRIC TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Excellent benefits available. Due to the urgency of filling these positions, an immediate response is recommended. 

Digital Content Producer
WRIC is looking for a self starter to produce and monitor content for all its digital platforms. Applicants must be able to produce engaging and accurately written news content for wric.com and related platforms. Position will also be responsible for monitoring and posting relevant content to social media sites. Previous experience in the digital media field is preferred. Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field is required. Proficiency with Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML and other relevant programs is desirable. Send resume to: WRIC TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com.  NO phone calls please. EOE

Meteorologist
WRIC@is looking for an energetic weather storyteller who loves severe weather. Must be able to communicate effectively on-air, on the web and on social media. Experience in Stormtracking with Weather Central's ESP is a plus. Knowledge of Weather Central LIVE And 3D:LIVE ideal. At least two years on air experience and a degree in Meteorology is preferred. AMS CBM and/or NWA Seal preferred but not required. Send non-returnable DVD and resume to: WRIC-TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com. No phone calls please. EOE

Weekend Morning News Anchor/Video Journalist
WRIC-TV8 is looking for the perfect candidate to co-anchor it's successful weekend morning newscast. This person will also operate as a video journalist three days a week. The successful candidate must be able to shoot, write, and edit. Two years experience with shooting, reporting and anchoring preferred. Please send non-returnable DVD and resume to: WRIC TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464. NO phone calls please. EOE

 
Video Journalist
WRIC-TV8 is looking for a Video Journalist who can shoot, edit, and write. The Ideal candidate must be able to work independently, generate story ideas, and produce innovative content for all newscasts. One Year shooting and reporting experience preferred. Please send non-returnable DVD and resume to: WRIC TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464. NO phone calls please. EOE

 
Account Executive
WRIC is looking for an energetic self starter with good presentation skills to join our sales team.  Extensive training and support will be provided.  The successful candidate will have the motivation and desire to be the best and will be willing to develop new business and work in a challenging fast paced environment.  An outside sales background and college degree required. Send resume to: WRIC TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464, or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com. NO phone calls please. EOE

Internship Opportunities
We only offer internships to college students who need the internship for a grade or course.  
Deadline for Fall internships: July 10th.
Deadline for Spring internships: November 28th.
Deadline for Summer internships: April 4th.
The following is needed for internship consideration:  
--Resume.
--One-page paper, double-spaced explaining why the student wants this internship and what they hope to learn.  Include the department/career of interest such as news (producing, photography, reporting), production, sports, graphics, weather; and specify the semester needed (Fall, Spring or Summer).
--Confirmation email from an advisor, dean or registrar's office saying the internship is needed for the student's grade/course.  Include how many credit hours are needed.  (This varies with each student and school.)
**Without all three documents, student will not be considered for an internship**

Send via mail, fax or email to:
     Corey Stewart - Internship Coordinator
     301 Arboretum Place
     Richmond, VA 23236
     Fax: 804-330-8883
     cstewart@wric.com (do not send requests for job positions/job questions to this email address; this is only for internships)

Station WRIC TV, an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at the station. We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our station. Organizations that wish to receive our vacancy information should contact the Human Resources Department at WRIC TV by calling 804-330-8888.