Weekday Morning Anchor/Reporter

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.