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 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 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 apply directly to News Director, Christopher Payne, at cpayne@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.
