NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (EVENING) - WMBF

Telemundo Myrtle Beach; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's WMBF in Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a dynamic News Anchor/Reporter for award-winning Evening Newscasts. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader, team player, and coach who can generate stories and report across platforms.

Requirements include 3–5 years on-air experience and a journalism degree. The role demands strong news judgment, calmness under pressure, and the ability to engage viewers on multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of anchor/reporter experience.
• College degree in journalism.
• Leadership skills.
• Exceptional news judgment.
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems.
• Calm under pressure and meets deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts as assigned.
• Present stories clearly and live.
• Develop and produce enterprise and breaking stories for multiple platforms.
• Write broadcast & digital news stories that are complete and compelling.
• Appear at promotional functions.
• Develop news sources and investigative reports.
• Operate news equipment safely and professionally.
• Support marketing and promotions.
• Contribute to news coverage.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Anchor experience

Live reporting

News judgment

Editing skills

Journalism degree

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

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 of such markets that were 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, and 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 Evening Newscasts. This candidate should be a newsroom leader, a team player, a coach, help with story generation, and be able to report on a regular basis. This position requires a person who is digitally savvy and can engage with viewers on all platforms. Investigative skills are a strong plus.

Duties and 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 assignment, 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:

• Minimum 3-5 years of anchor/reporter experience (this is not an entry-level position)
• College degree in a journalism-related field
• Leadership skills
• Exceptional news judgment
• Professional knowledge of news operations is required
• Strong and engaging on-air & live reporting
• Must be comfortable in a live digital desk environment for breaking news and daily updates
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems
• Be calm and cool under pressure & must be able to meet deadlines
• Great organizational skills

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.

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