News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (Evening) - Wrdw/Wagt

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WRDW/WAGT:

Live the Augusta Life: Our coverage area spans vibrant parts of Georgia and South Carolina, offering so much more than just the Masters (though we love that too!). Dive into endless outdoor recreation with rivers, lakes, and trails for every adventure. Summers are warm, but winters are mild, letting you enjoy the outdoors almost year-round. Plus, you're only two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains for weekend escapes. Experience true Southern hospitality, a diverse and booming economy, and a thriving scene of arts and incredible restaurants. It's a fantastic place to live, work, and explore!

Job Summary/Description:  

Ready to be on the front lines, telling the community's most compelling stories across every screen? We're seeking a dynamic Anchor/Multimedia Journalist who brings urgency, authenticity, and a digital-first mindset to local news, making a real impact in our community. Ready to make your mark in Augusta? Bring your A-game and let's tell some incredible stories together!

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Anchor dynamic live newscasts: Command the desk, delivering clarity and connection to our viewers daily.
- Craft powerful narratives: Write, proofread, and meticulously edit scripts for broadcast and digital, ensuring conversational, accurate, and impactful storytelling.
- Drive editorial vision: Actively participate in the editorial process, collaborating with the team to shape complete, accurate, and engaging newscasts.
- Own local reporting: Regularly report on local events, enterprise compelling stories, and cover breaking news across all platforms.
- Go multi-platform: Operate video cameras, edit your own compelling content, and ensure every story shines across digital and broadcast channels.
- Foster a winning culture: Work seamlessly with colleagues, contributing a positive vibe, taking ownership of growth, and being receptive to feedback.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant, proven experience regularly anchoring daily/nightly live newscasts (this is not an entry-level role), must have a strong, commanding, dynamic on-camera presence.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a video camera, edit video, and write clearly, conversationally, and accurately for broadcast and digital platforms.
- A true journalist's instinct: passionate about impactful local news, not feature/entertainment reporting or social media influencing.
- An experienced storyteller adept at making complex information accessible and engaging.
- Must be flexible to the needs of news cycles.
- A safe driving record is also required.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.