MMJ/Reporter

Myrtle Beach, SC
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Job Description

WBTW News 13, Myrtle Beach/Florence, is a CBS Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are looking for a hungry, dedicated journalist, for the MMJ Reporter position, who will work in Myrtle Beach, learn from a team that can help mentor and guide you, giving you a skill set that can take you to the next level. The Multimedia Journalist will produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit, feed, and present content for all media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. All applicants must submit a video reel of previous on-air work.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Research/gather/analyze information, interviews, and video to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair news reports for publication (digital & social media) and broadcast
  • Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
  • Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
  • Quickly solidify presence on all key beats and develop strong professional relationships with reliable sources
  • Daily, pitch & break exclusive, enterprise news stories online, on social media channels, and on-air
  • Produce/shoot/edit video and audio content of varying lengths/formats to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
  • Update and maintain online and social media presence to connect and converse with audience and generate story leads and content
  • Report live online, on social media channels, and on-air
  • Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news teammates and other station departments
  • Serve as an ambassador to the community by representing the station at community events and activities
  • Produce special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
  • Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
    • Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance
  • - ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
  • Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
  • Superior on-camera presence and confidence
    • Work well under pressure
  • - ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes
  • Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness and ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related or complimentary field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
  • Flexibility to work any shift
Technical Skills:
  • Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content
  • Confident and capable videographer who is able to gather compelling visuals, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce visual storytelling
    • Strong non-linear video editing skills required
  • - familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
    • Ability to operate field live transmission unit essential
  • - (as in TVU unit or equivalent)
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The MMJ must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.
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