Sports MMJ Reporter/Anchor

WBTW News 13 is Myrtle Beach/Florence’s #1 rated news team on air and on digital. We’re also a CBS affiliate, owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are looking for a hungry, Sports MMJ Reporter, who will also anchor sportscasts on the weekend. We’re not your typical sports market. Like many others, we cover our local high school and college sports, including our Friday Night Blitz, high school football coverage. We’re also covering 2 NASCAR races a year at Darlington. Just recently, the “Golf Mecca of the World,” was awarded a PGA Tour stop, now in its second year. Coastal Carolina University and other areas colleges in our 8-county coverage area are a part of the sports beat as well.

All applicants must submit a video reel of previous on-air work. You will be serving a community that was 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.

The Sports MMJ Reporter/ Anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Reports sports stories for broadcast, describing the background, highlights, and other 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

Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly

Researches and analyzes background information related to sports stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at sports functions

Pitches stories to managers and 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 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 sports events and sports reports

Anchors sports segments of newscasts

Front sports stories not in the sportscast

Produces sports segments of newscasts, including teases

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

Contribute to digital media besides writing stories for website

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, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)

Superior on-air presence

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Flexibility to work any shift

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.