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NEWS ANCHOR MMJ/REPORTER - WMBF
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What they do
A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$56,496 / year median in South Carolina
-11% projected decline
Job Description
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.Job Summary/Description:
WMBF in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking a dynamic News Anchor/Reporter for our award-winning and top-rated Weekend Morning Newscasts. This candidate should be a newsroom leader, a team player, a coach, help with story generation, and be able to report regularly. This position requires a person who is digital savvy and can engage with viewers on all platforms. Investigative skills are a strong plus. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Anchor newscasts as assigned
- Present stories calmly and clearly and in a live capacity
- Develop and produce relevant, enterprise, and breaking stories for multiple platforms
- Write broadcast & digital news stories that are professionally complete and compelling
- Appear at promotional functions
- Develop news sources, general assignments, and Investigative/Special reports
- Must be able to operate news equipment in a safe, professional manner
- Support marketing and news promotions
- Contribute regularly to news coverage
- Perform duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A 4-year college degree in journalism, mass communication, or related field is required.
- Ideal candidates will have at least one year of MMJ/producing experience.
- Able to write in a clear, conversational manner.
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style.
- Excellent on-camera presence for both live and pre-recorded shots.
- Must be able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and breaking news.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage including severe weather.
- Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing software (EDIUS) is a plus.
- MVR Check.