Weekend Morning Anchor/MMJ Reporter

WBTW News 13 is Myrtle Beach/Florence’s #1 rated news team on air and on digital, and a CBS Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. News 13 is looking for an energetic and engaging Weekend Morning Anchor/MMJ Reporter to lead our weekend morning team to continued success. We need a hands-on anchor/reporter who is ready to lead by example. You must be a team player and community minded. News 13 produces 4 hours of live newscasts on weekend mornings.  The anchor is also the producer for the newscast.  The Weekend Morning Anchor is a newsroom leader and primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. The Weekend Morning Anchor/MMJ reporter researches, writes, produces captures visual content and edits stories for multiple platforms.  The person in this role is an MMJ Reporter typically 3 days of the week.  In that role, the MMJ Reporter is expected to pitch daily story ideas, research and set up on camera interviews for the story, operate a video camera and live TVU unit, edit content and transmit content when working outside of the station. Overall, we're looking for a hard-working journalist with a positive attitude and a team-oriented, leadership nature who can connect with viewers and tell impactful stories here in Myrtle Beach/Florence.  There will likely be a role affiliated with our new CTV App that is scheduled for launch end of 2nd Quarter.

This is a rare opportunity to join the news team in the community voted for the past 2 years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S”   The publication cited good value, being a desirable place to live, having a strong job market and a high quality of life as prerequisites for making the top of this list. Yes, we have 60 miles of beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. But the area also has 1,900 restaurants, over 80 golf courses and the amenities you won’t find elsewhere. WBTW serves eight northeastern South Carolina counties and two counties in North Carolina.  WBTW is the market news leader and is consistently recognized for its highly accomplished news product.  The station also produces local content in a news share agreement with WFXB, the local FOX affiliate. With its low cost of living compared to other coastal cities, and a business-friendly environment, Myrtle Beach is an attractive place to live and work.

Applicant must include a link to on-air work as an anchor and reporter with the application.

• Presents news stories and other content for Linear, Digital, CTV App, Social, and other platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Dynamic and compelling presenter and storyteller.
• Writes and presents news stories clearly and concisely.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter/MMJ as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other digital platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral), across all platforms and to ad lib when required.
• Experience in news reporting or anchoring preferred.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift. 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

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