Producer Job at Georgia Association of Broadcasters in Augusta

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Select and write news, weather and sports stories for newscast
Create a fast-paced, visually stimulating and well written newscast that follow WFXG News Brand
Emphasize live-local coverage and find points of difference from our competition
Supervise reporters, anchor and photographers assigned to show on story development, presentation and breakout elements
Manage graphics and animation elements for every newscast
Supervise weather anchor to provide the best weather information and showcase it every day
Approve scripts for reporters
Target WFXG News demographic audience
Select and write stores for web and social media platforms
Win Breaking News
Manage newsroom in absence of News Director or Assistant News Director
Support & champion the WFXG News brand

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

At least 1 years’ experience as a producer is preferred
College degree in broadcast related field is preferred.
Ability to work independently with excellent editorial judgement.
Familiarity with newsroom computer system is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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