News Mmj/Reporter - Wmbf

Gray Media • Myrtle Beach, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

WMBF News in Myrtle Beach, SC has an immediate opening for a Reporter/Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. This person must have a passion to affect change and make a difference for our viewers. Our ideal candidate is an organized, independent, ethical journalist who can enterprise stories while thriving under deadline. The applicant should also have outstanding live reporting skills. We want a passionate candidate who is able to develop sources and able to think on their feet in breaking news situations.

Requirements

• A 4-year college degree in journalism, mass communication, or related field is required.
• 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.
• MVR Check.

Nice To Haves

• Strong on-camera presence is a plus.
• Ideal candidates will have at least one year of MMJ/producing experience.
• Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing software (EDIUS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories that are impactful to members of the communities we serve.
• Write and post stories for all digital and social media platforms.
• Develop sources and pitch unique enterprise stories daily.
• Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws.
• Ability to maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving collaboratively with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts when necessary, including overnights and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level