Weekend Morning News Anchor & MMJ Reporter

GRAY MEDIA

Myrtle Beach (SC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WMBF-TV/Gray Media in Myrtle Beach, SC, seeks a dynamic News Anchor/Reporter for weekend morning newscasts. You will lead the newsroom, report daily and develop enterprise and breaking stories for multiple platforms, with a strong digital presence.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year journalism degree, MMJ/producing experience, strong writing, AP style, and solid on-air presence. ENPS and EDIUS experience are a plus, with flexibility for extended hours and weekends.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.