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SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This position will assist the News Director in leading the overall vision, production quality and editorial content for all multimedia news platforms on a day to day basis. Identifying engaging content, teaching others how to do so, and developing a roadmap to meet the goals of our company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead teams in the creation of unique newscasts and digital segments
Write and copy edit news stories for on-air broadcast and digital platforms
Write and teach staff to write in an engaging and authentic manner
Teach staff to develop content through social listening and independent sources
Teach staff how to research for facts and credibility
Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
Responsible for directing producers, reporters and photographers to complete assigned tasks, and structuring newscasts to fit within time parameters
Active participant in editorial meetings and take a leadership role in generating story ideas
Must be active in social media and embrace producing content for multiple platforms
Oversee feedback and training for Newscast Producers
Approve Newscast Producers’ daily rundowns
Work with News Director to coordinate Newscast Producer schedules
Input on hiring and/or termination of Newscast Producer
Must be a team player with a positive attitude and desire to win
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enterprise news stories
3-5 years of experience supervising and leading other journalists
Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast
Coach and inspire on air talent to be engaging
Perform other tasks as required by News Director
College degree in English, Broadcast Journalism, or Mass Communications or equivalent experience
Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
Strong social media skills, including an active newshound presence on Twitter and Facebook
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
Experience handling live, breaking news situations and changing events in a calm manner
Proficient in multi-tasking, and have a flexible work schedule
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Good eyesight and hearing, ability to walk upstairs and sometimes long distances, ability to lift weights up to 10 pounds, ability to sit for a long period of time, ability to handle often stressful situations under deadline, good manual and overall physical dexterity.
Augusta TV LLC, WFXG Fox 54 is a proud member of the Lockwood Broadcast Group. Pre-employment drug screen, driving record, and background check required. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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