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 at WJBF. The 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.
Requirements & Skills:
- 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, newsmakers 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
- Minimum two years of experience in news reporting or anchoring
- Excellent communication skills
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
