Weekday Morning Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Springfield (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WJBF seeks an Anchor/Reporter to co-anchor “Good Morning Augusta” from 4:30 a.m. until 7 a.m., Monday–Friday, in Augusta, GA. The candidate will contribute stories to later newscasts and serve as a newsroom and community leader.

Applicants must provide a demo reel and hold a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience. Two years of news experience, strong journalistic judgment, and the ability to coach others are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to ad lib.
• Minimum two years in news reporting or anchoring.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of local/national current events.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Co-anchor Good Morning Augusta from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. Monday–Friday.
• Contribute stories to later newscasts.
• Produce content and coordinate with newsroom team.
• Write, edit, research and coordinate news programming.
• Respond to breaking news and urgent situations.
• Engage with viewers on the website and social platforms.

Skills

Excellent communication

News reporting

Anchor/Co-anchor

Producing

Shooting and editing

Team leadership

Meeting deadlines

Coaching/mentoring

Driving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

WJBF seeks an Anchor/Reporter to co-anchor \"Good Morning Augusta\" Monday through Friday from 4:30 a.m. until 7 a.m. This is a high-profile position at WJBF. The ideal candidate will also contribute stories to later newscasts and be a leader in the newsroom and community.

Job Details:

Applicants must provide a link to a demo reel. Applicants without a reel will not be considered. Co-anchor \"Good Morning Augusta\", the market's top-rated morning program, from 4:30 a.m. until 7 a.m. Monday-Friday. After the anchor shift, turns a story or stories for later newscasts. Proficient in all aspects of newsroom journalism including, but not limited to, anchoring, reporting, producing, shooting and editing. Works with producers, reporters, photographers, directors, editors and co-anchor to ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Helps produce newscasts and communicate clear direction with team members. Develops a presence on the WJBF6+ app. Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content. Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required. Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. Develops a strong relationship with viewers/followers by regularly writing and presenting content for the website and social platforms.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib.
• Minimum two years of experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Salary starts at $60,000 annually depending on experience and skillset.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing \"News for All America,\" popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.