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 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@wgxh.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.
