SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position will assist the News Director in leading the overall vision, production quality and editorial content for all multimedia news platforms on a day to day basis. Identifying engaging content, teaching others how to do so, and developing a roadmap to meet the goals of our company.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and copy edit news stories for on-air broadcast and digital platforms

• Write and teach staff to write in an engaging and authentic manner

• Teach staff to develop content through social listening and independent sources

• Teach staff how to research for facts and credibility

• Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content

• Responsible for directing producers, reporters and photographers to complete assigned tasks, and structuring newscasts to fit within time parameters

• Active participant in editorial meetings and take a leadership role in generating story ideas

• Must be active in social media and embrace producing content for multiple platforms

• Oversee feedback and training for Newscast Producers

• Approve Newscast Producers’ daily rundowns

• Work with News Director to coordinate Newscast Producer schedules

• Input on hiring and/or termination of Newscast Producer

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and desire to win

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Enterprise news stories

• 3-5 years of experience supervising and leading other journalists

• Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast

• Coach and inspire on air talent to be engaging 

• Perform other tasks as required by News Director

• College degree in English, Broadcast Journalism, or Mass Communications or equivalent experience

• Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content

• Strong social media skills, including an active newshound presence on Twitter and Facebook

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines

• Experience handling live, breaking news situations and changing events in a calm manner

• Proficient in multi-tasking, and have a flexible work schedule

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 Stephanie Cathey at SCathey@wfxg.com.

Please reference NewsJobsWFXG in the subject line.  No phone calls, please.

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. No phone calls please. 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.