Weekend Anchor/Reporter Lockwood Broadcast Group - WFXG

Georgia Association of Broadcasters; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta TV LLC, WFXG Fox 54 in Augusta, GA seeks an experienced journalist to anchor and produce weekend newscasts and report on daily assignments across television, online, and social media platforms.

The role requires delivering live reporting from field or studio, developing compelling stories for air, web and social platforms, and maintaining strong editorial judgment and strict deadlines to differentiate the station's coverage.

Qualifications

• At least three years live, on-air reporting on television
• Producing knowledge preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Proficiency with iNews

Responsibilities

• Anchor/produce weekend newscasts and report on other days as assigned
• 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 judgement
• Publish news stories to WFXG.com and social media multiple times each day

Skills

Live on-air reporting

Editorial judgement

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

High School graduate

Broadcast Journalism / Mass Communications or English degree preferred

Tools

iNews

Job description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Seek, develop and present new stories that are meaningful and engaging to our viewers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Anchor/produce weekend newscasts and report on other days as assigned.
• 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 judgement
• Publish news stories to WFXG.com and 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 three 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 compliant with our Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Proficiency with iNews

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good eyesight and hearing, ability to walk up-stairs 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.

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.