Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 road tripping on your days off! 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!

Why You'll Love It Here:
* A sports-crazy community: From high school rivalries to the world's most famous golf tournament, you'll be at the center of it all in Augusta.
* Digital-first innovation: We aren't just a TV station; we're 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: You'll 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? We're looking for a storyteller who understands that the heart of sports isn't just in the stadium, it's in the character-driven narratives that connect a community. Whether it's a Little League underdog story, a weekend warrior's triumph, or a local college's run for a national championship, you know how to find the "hook" that makes sports interesting to everyone. If you're 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 You'll 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: You've 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: You're 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 they're talking to a friend who happens to be a sports expert.
* Technical savvy: You're comfortable with ENPS and video editing; if you know how to operate a CTV streaming desk, that's 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 don't wait for the press release, you're out in the community finding the stories no one else is telling.
* Flexibility & Safety: Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed. Driver's License and must pass an MVR background check.

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-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 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.