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
The Digital Content Manager is a key editorial role in the WRIC Newsroom and is responsible for publishing daily and breaking news content; editing and publishing video content; facilitating user-generated content submissions and social media conversations; and coordinating the distribution of local content to regional and national news aggregators, search engines, and web portals.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Outstanding writing skills and a solid understanding of AP style, Writing for the Web, Headline Writing, and the ability to optimize content for search engines.
Excellent technical skills and experience working with web content management or publishing systems; search engines; website analytics and monitoring tools
A solid understanding of basic HTML; image processing and video editing. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Ideal candidates will have two plus (2+) years experience working in online publishing or a similar environment and a bachelor's degree in journalism, digital media, or a related field. 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
Meteorologist
WRICÂ@has an immediate opening for an energetic meteorologist who embraces the concept of hyper local forecasts and storm tracking. We take weather seriously and so should you. Candidates must be able to reach viewers on all platforms, including the wed and social media. 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
News Producer
WRIC-TV8 is looking for a producer who is a strategic thinker that can execute a plan, someone who thrives during breaking news situations. The successful candidate must have solid editorial judgment , strong writing skills, as well as good people skills. One to two years TV newscast producing preferred. 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
Account Executive
WRIC is looking for an experienced 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. A valid driver's license is 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.
