Digital Content Producer
WRDW
Augusta, GA
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Full Time Job
News Anchor -/Wagt
WRDW
Augusta, GA
09-02-2024
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
News Anchor - WRDW/WagtNEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WRDW/WAGT
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WRDW/WAGT:
WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV is located in Augusta, Georgia, and has a rich community presence spanning 70+ years. Its award-winning news team has been recognized with national, regional, and state honors. As the market's CBS and NBC affiliate, the news team produces 40 hours of news weekly and also has a robust digital presence. The station is housed in a new facility complete with state-of-the-art technology and employee amenities. Augusta, Georgia is known as the home of the Masters and the Garden City, located 2 hours from the beach, and 3 hours from the mountains. It's a great place to work and play with a team dedicated to high journalistic standards.
Job Summary/Description:
WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV has a full-time opening for a weeknight anchor. Position evolves anchoring various newscasts from early afternoon to late night. This is not an entry-level position. Qualified applicants only.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Work with producers to gather and verify information through email, phone calls, and conversations with co-workers, and also write and select stories for various newscasts. Proofread scripts for accuracy and clarity.
- Anchor 4 PM, 7 PM, & 11 PM newscasts M-F and other newscasts as assigned/needed.
- Anchor will not regularly produce any newscasts but should have the desire, knowledge, and experience to be a hands-on asset to the night-side news team.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A successful applicant's background should be someone with a degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism.
- Previous anchoring experience that demonstrates strong camera presence, conversational, and confident delivery.
- Solid news editorial judgment and news broadcast style writing.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention and accuracy to detail under multiple deadlines a must.
- Ability to deliver clear and accurate information whether scripted or ad-libbed in breaking news situations.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WRDW/WAGT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3eop4-3-144-31-111-42 in your application.
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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.
