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@wfxg.com. Please include your resume and references.
