Weekend Sports Anchor / News MMJ / Wagt

Job Description

Weekend Sports Anchor / News MMJ - WRDW / Wagt

About WRDW/WAGT:

Augusta, GA. The station operates out of a state-of-the-art facility that launched in February 2021. The Augusta DMA (#108) has a competitive news environment, and the award-winning news team produces over 40 hours of news per week. Augusta is home to a thriving downtown, restaurants to satisfy the foodie in you, and offers plenty of outdoor recreation with its rivers, lakes, and trails. Home of the world famous Masters Golf Tournament, Augusta is also situated 3 hours from the mountains, 2 hours from the coast, giving daytrippers the best of both worlds. Our news team is a blend of seasoned journalists who have decided to make Augusta their permanent home and also those who are just starting their journalism careers. Whether you make Augusta your home for good or follow the path of many before you and jump from our newsroom to a top 20, or even top 10 market, our team is invested in you. If you are passionate about journalism, work hard, and take responsibility for your own growth, you will be embraced.

Job Summary/Description:

WRDW/WAGT is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor/News MMJ to shoot, report, and edit sports stories and video as well as produce and anchor weekend sportscasts on air and on digital platforms. Position also includes researching and reporting news three days or nights a week.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

Covering and reporting on daily sports or news stories, producing a daily package.
Producing and anchoring sportscast for weekend evening newscasts.
Reporting on sporting events, features as needed.
Writing creatively and conversationally in styles for both broadcast and online.
Other duties as assigned.
Ability and willingness to be a self-starter, work indepeden

Qualifications/Requirements:

Valid Drivers License and good driving record as identified by Gray MVR standards.
Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule.
Skill operating video camera and non-linear video editing equipment.
Excellent writer and storyteller, with solid editorial judgment and ethics.
Fully vaccinated against COVID

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re1421-3-144-114-8-42 in your application.