NEWS ANCHOR MMJ/REPORTER - WMBF

Today, Gray Media is 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. 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.

About the role

WMBF in 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, and a coach who helps with story generation and reports regularly. The position requires someone who is digital-savvy and can engage with viewers on all platforms. Investigative skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts as assigned
• Present stories calmly and clearly in a live capacity
• Develop and produce relevant, enterprise, and breaking stories for multiple platforms
• Write broadcast and digital news stories that are professionally complete and compelling
• Appear at promotional functions
• Develop news sources, general assignments, and investigative/special reports
• Operate news equipment in a safe, professional manner
• Support marketing and news promotions
• Contribute regularly to news coverage
• Perform duties as assigned

Requirements

• A 4-year college degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related field is required
• At least one year of MMJ/producing experience preferred
• 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
• Ability 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 required

Additional Information

Gray Media is a drug-free company and 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. The company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where it has facilities.