Job Openings at WACH

WACH, a Barrington Broadcasting station, is committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program in our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community. As part of this effort, we encourage qualified community organizations to become part of full-time job opportunity notification mailing list. If your organization is interested in becoming part of this list, and you distribute job information or can provide referrals as part of your regular activity, we would like to hear from you. We would then notify you of each full-time opening and ask you to refer individuals to us for consideration.

Send your request to:
Human Resource Department
WACH TV
1400 Pickens Street, Suite 600
Columbia, SC 29201

WACH EEO Report

Open positions:

Morning Anchor/Reporter

WACH Fox has an immediate opening for a 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. co-anchor on the market’s only all-local morning news team. If you want to anchor fast paced, visually compelling newscasts and tell in-depth enterprise stories on television, the web and mobile platforms, this is the job for you. If you are a journalist who anchors, and not just “an anchor,” this is the job for you. If you are tired of being told every fire or shooting that comes across the scanner is breaking news, this is the job for you. If you believe good television is about finding stories that impact the community and then going beyond the press release to ask tough questions, hold officials accountable and capture emotion via creative storytelling, this is the job for you. We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom under deadline pressure and has experience in all facets of media. You must have flexibility to shoot, write, edit, report and anchor, and be willing to put in the time to track down important stories wherever they may lead. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required. You should have strong broadcast and AP style writing skills and be proficient at posting content to web sites. The ideal candidate will be able to anchor and assist with producing newscasts, research and develop enterprise news stories, thoroughly and fairly cover assigned news stories, and deliver compelling well-written stories and live shots.

Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum 3+ years full-time anchor experience. Prior experience as a Fox anchor and/or Southeastern market experience strongly preferred. Candidates must have mastery of social media tools including Facebook and Twitter, and must understand how to properly leverage their use on-air and online. Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, solid news judgment, strong computer skills and the ability to make quick decisions and work well under pressure. College degree in journalism or communications strongly preferred. Must be able to work holidays as needed, as well as, hours necessary to perform the duties as outlined above. Experience with non-linear editing, videography and live reporting required.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience

No phone calls. Pre-employment drug test and background screening required.

Qualified applicants should send cover letter, resume and non-returnable tape or DVD of your work to:

Human Resources
WACH FOX 57
1400 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Part Time Promotion Producer

WACH Fox, Columbia’s SC’s FOX affiliate is in search of a top-notch part-time Promotion Producer. WACH Fox is positioned for great growth potential and this is your chance to show your talents.

You will be responsible for writing and producing effective topical, proof-of-performance and targeted special report promos. You will need strong writing skills, be able to translate our research into your daily work and remain focused on our strategic plan. You will also be preparing and posting promotional materials on our website and social networking platforms.

This position is designed for a candidate with experience in Avid, Premiere, PhotoShop and After Effects. You must have writing experience and proficient editing and videography skills.

EDUCATION:  Degree in Broadcast Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field.

Please rush your resume, along with a current reel to:
Human Resources
WACH Fox
1400 Pickens St
Columbia, SC 29201

Or email your resume with a link to your reel to trice@wach.com

No phone calls please.

WACH TV is looking for an Account Executive to sell broadcast advertising, internet, multi-platform media and local search packages to local business owners. The ideal candidate will have the follow qualifications:

• Strong computer, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in direct selling to local business, and/or phone sales important.
• Must be organized with good leadership skills.
• College degree preferred.

Compensation: At entry level, salary in the $25,000 range and includes healthcare benefits.

Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, WACH TV, 1400 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 or e-mail jobs@wach.com. Pre-employment drug screening required. EOE. No phone calls.

It is the policy of Barrington Broadcasting, LLC DBA WACH TV that equal employment shall be afforded to all qualified persons, and no person shall be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability or national origin.