WBTW News 13 is Myrtle Beach/Florence’s #1 rated news team on air and on digital. WBTW News 13, and a CBS Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. News 13 is looking for an energetic and engaging MMJ Reporter, who produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. You must be a team player and community minded. 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 team-oriented, 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 launched end of 2nd Quarter. In this role, you could work one of many shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends.
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. 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 video link to on-air work as an anchor and reporter with the application.
- Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
- Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
- Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
- Manages a story’s emphasis, length and format, per leadership guidance and organizes material accordingly
- Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
- Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
- Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
- Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
- Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- Shoots and edits news events and news reports
- Produces and presents reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
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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