What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS MMJ/REPORTER - WMBF position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
Today, we are 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 of such markets that were 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. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
Job Summary/Description:
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.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories that are impactful to members of the communities we serve.
* Strong on-camera presence is a plus.
* 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.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* A 4-year college degree in journalism, mass communication, or related field is required.
* Ideal candidates will have at least one year of MMJ/producing experience.
* 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.
* Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing software (EDIUS) is a plus.
* MVR Check.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WMBF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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.