Weekday Morning Anchor​/Reporter

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WJBF seeks an Anchor/Reporter to co-anchor "Good Morning Augusta" Monday through Friday from 4:30 a.m. until 7 a.m. This is a high-profile position  ideal candidate will also contribute stories to later newscasts and be a leader in the newsroom and community.

Job Details:

• Applicants must provide a link to a demo reel. Applicants without a reel will not be considered.
• Co-anchor "Good Morning Augusta", the market's top-rated morning program, from 4:30 a.m. until 7 a.m. Monday-Friday.
• After the anchor shift, turns a story or stories for later newscasts.
• Proficient in all aspects of newsroom journalism including, but not limited to, anchoring, reporting, producing, shooting and editing.
• Works with producers, reporters, photographers, directors, editors and co-anchor to ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Helps produce newscasts and communicate clear direction with team members.
• Develops a presence on the WJBF6+ app.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Develops a strong relationship with viewers/followers by regularly writing and presenting content for the website and social platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib.
• Minimum two years of experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, news makers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.
• Salary starts at $60,000 annually depending on experience and skillset.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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