Anchor Job at Georgia Association of Broadcasters in Augusta

WFXG Fox 54 in Augusta, Georgia, is currently recruiting for a full-time, Anchor to join our growing news operation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and produce stories for air, web, and social media platforms as assigned by Producer or News management for newscasts, specials, and special projects

Report live from the field or studio as assigned by Producer or News management
Travel as necessary in the execution of assigned duties
Look for points of differentiation in storytelling, including walking & talking in stand-ups and live shots
Work independently with excellent editorial judgment
Publish news stories toWFXG.comand social media multiple times each day
Be available on-call as assigned
Drive station vehicles and travel long distances as assigned
Select, write, produce, edit, and presents news, weather, and sports stories for newscasts
Create a fast-paced, visually stimulating, and well-written newscast that follows WFXG News Brand
Have the ability to handle live, breaking news
Emphasize live-local coverage and find points of difference from our competition
Determine a story’s emphasis, length, and format
Manage graphics and animation for stories
Possess strong reporting skills
Select and write stories for web and social media platforms
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Utilize social media and website to reinforce brand recognition and drive viewership
Support and champion the WFXG news brand within the station and in the public

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

At least two years live, on-air reporting on television
Producing knowledge preferred
Ability to work independently and have strong editorial judgement
Pleasant and engaging in appearance and demeanor
High School graduate, college degree in Broadcast Journalism, Mass Communications or English preferred
Must have positive demeanor and the ability to work well with others and contribute daily
Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record complaint with our Vehicle Driving Safety Policy
Proficiency with iNews

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Good eyesight and hearing, ability to walk upstairs and sometimes long distances, ability to lift weights up to 10 pounds, ability to sit for a long period of time, ability to handle often stressful situations under deadline, good manual and overall physical dexterity.

Qualified applicants, please applydirectly to News Director, Christopher Payne, atcpayne@wfxg.com. Please include your resume and references.

Augusta TV LLC, WFXG Fox 54 is a proud member of the Lockwood Broadcast Group. Pre-employment drug screen, driving record and background check required. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.