Sports AnchorReporter (WEnd) WrdwWagt
Augusta, ME - USA
Job Summary
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 nations 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. Grays 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 youre only two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains for road tripping on your days off! Experience true Southern hospitality a diverse and booming economy and a thriving scene of arts and incredible restaurants. Its a fantastic place to live work and explore!
Why Youll Love It Here:
* A sports-crazy community: From high school rivalries to the worlds most famous golf tournament youll be at the center of it all in Augusta.
* Digital-first innovation: We arent just a TV station; were a multi-platform media powerhouse where your digital creativity is encouraged and rewarded.
* Career growth: At WRDW/WAGT and Gray Media we invest in storytellers who want to push boundaries and grow their personal brand.
* Real impact: Youll have the platform to tell stories that matter to local families and athletes making a tangible difference in our community.
Job Summary/Description:
Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter: Do you believe that sports are about more than just the final score Were looking for a storyteller who understands that the heart of sports isnt just in the stadium its in the character-driven narratives that connect a community. Whether its a Little League underdog story a weekend warriors triumph or a local colleges run for a national championship you know how to find the hook that makes sports interesting to everyone. If youre ready to bring high-energy anchoring to our weekend shows and digital-first reporting to the Central Savannah River Area we want to talk to you.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
What Youll Do:
* Own the story: Find shoot and creatively tell engaging character-driven sports stories that go way beyond the same-old traditional highlights.
* Anchor with energy: Produce and lead our weekend sportscasts with authority personality and a digital-first mindset.
* Drive the digital conversation: Contribute daily content to our digital platforms including streaming sports shows and seasonal specials (because sports happens everywhere not just on TV).
* Master the craft: Shoot write and edit your own video content with a focus on visual storytelling and concise punchy writing.
* Fill the gap: Step in for the Sports Director when needed maintaining a high standard of coverage across all shifts.
* Collaborate and win: Work closely with our news and digital teams to ensure our sports coverage is integrated urgent and essential.
Qualifications/Requirements:
What You Bring:
* We prefer 2 years of experience: Youve got a proven track record in broadcast television and sports journalism (and the reel to prove it).
* Digital recruitment skills: You can show us the analytics that prove you know how to grow an audience across social and streaming platforms.
* Creative versatility: Youre a self-starter who can work solo in the field but thrives in a team environment.
* On-camera ease: You have a natural energetic presence that makes viewers feel like theyre talking to a friend who happens to be a sports expert.
* Technical savvy: Youre comfortable with ENPS and video editing; if you know how to operate a CTV streaming desk thats a huge bonus.
* Golf IQ: You know Augusta is about way more than just one week in April but you definitely know your way around a leaderboard.
* Relentless curiosity: You dont wait for the press release youre out in the community finding the stories no one else is telling.
* Flexibility & Safety: Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed. Drivers License and must pass an MVR background check.
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WRDW/WAGT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more