Special Projects Manager

Job Description

Special Projects Manager - WMBF

About WMBF:

WMBF-TV is the NBC Network affiliate for the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions of Northeastern South Carolina and parts of southeastern North Carolina. This Gray Television owned station was launched in 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC and was built as a state-of-the art High Definition broadcast facility.

We broadcast 39 hours of live local news and weather along with NBC programming to 8 counties along the Grand Strand beaches westward into Florence, SC. We also use digital media platforms to deliver breaking news coverage to a fast-growing audience.

Myrtle Beach is a family vacation destination for millions of visitors each year due to our white sandy beaches, more than a hundred golf courses, amusement parks and mild weather. It is a pleasure to work in a city where so many people want to visit.

Job Summary/Description:

WMBF News in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking an Investigative & Special Projects Reporter/Anchor. 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 work on short-term and long-term projects. We are looking for someone who takes the initiative to create innovative, exciting and shareable research-based content on all platforms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Enterprise and develop high-impact investigative stories
• Create and send FOIA requests to local, state, and federal agencies
• Develop great sources and contacts
• Dig into complex and important issues
• Develop & Present innovative content for our Digital & OTT products
• Must be a leader in the newsroom
• Assist in the planning and execution of special projects
• Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
• Deliver on-air news in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
• Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots
• Evenings, weekends, mornings and holidays may be required
• Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
• Produce investigations that are unique and captivating
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• At least 3 years of experience preferred as MMJ, prior Anchor experience is a plus
• Experience with investigative stories is required
• Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Strong social media skills
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines is a must
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Pre-employment drug screen and MVR check required

Are you energetic, positive and goal-oriented? Please join our team, send your cover letter and resume, 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbp0wy-3-147-104-120-42 in your application.