NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (EVENING) - WMBF
Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is 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 U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first or second highest‑rated station in average all‑day ratings (measured by Nielsen in 2025). Gray Media also owns the largest Telemundo affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency. 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 its award‑winning, top‑rated evening newscasts. The ideal candidate will be a newsroom leader and team player who can coach, generate story ideas, and report regularly. The role requires digital savvy, the ability to engage viewers across platforms, and strong investigative skills.
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‑assignment, and investigative/special reports.
- Operate news equipment safely and professionally.
- Support marketing and news promotions.
- Contribute regularly to news coverage.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of anchor/reporter experience (not an entry‑level position).
- College degree in a journalism‑related field.
- Leadership skills and exceptional news judgment.
- Professional knowledge of news operations.
- Strong, engaging on‑air and live‑reporting abilities.
- Comfortable in a live digital desk environment for breaking news and daily updates.
- Knowledge of non‑linear editing systems.
- Calm and cool under pressure; able to meet deadlines.
- Great organizational skills.