Newscast Producer

Job Description

About WRDW/WAGT:

WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV is home to the CBS and NBC affiliates in the beautiful southern city of Augusta, GA. The station operates out of a state-of-the-art facility that launched in February of 2021. The Augusta DMA (#108) has a competitive news environment, and the award-winning news team produces over 45 hours of local content 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 day-trippers 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 40, or even top 10 market, our team is invested in you. If you are passionate about journalism, work hard, take responsibility for your own growth, and are coachable and competitive, we want you on our team.

Job Summary/Description:

WRDW/WAGT in Augusta, Georgia has an immediate opening for a full-time news producer.. Applicants will be responsible for locating, generating, writing local, regional, and national news stories. Successful candidates possess good news judgment, willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team, solid broadcast style writing, and accuracy to detail under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Pitching, writing, developing, and showcasing news stories.
- Organizing various elements of a newscast.
- Showcasing content with graphics, video, and station branding.
- Writing clearly in broadcast style with attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrating responsible editorial and ethical judgment and knowledge of media law.
- Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and managers to carry out a vision of a compelling newscast that's strong on content and creativity.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in journalism or mass communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism. Hands-on experience with a television newsroom internship and/or campus newscast is strongly preferred.

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'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjx5m0-13-59-136-170-42 in your application.