Submit Videos

How To Submit Your News Videos

MBTV News is seeking citizen journalists in the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area to capture and submit newsworthy video content. With the right techniques, your smartphone can produce broadcast-quality news footage. If you witness a breaking news event or story unfolding in your community, record it on your smartphone or video camera and send it to MBTV News. We’ll review all submissions for potential broadcast on our website and social media news platforms.

To help you succeed, MBTV News offers both in-person and online training for aspiring citizen journalists. Our courses cover essential skills including:

  • Proper camera handling and stabilization techniques
  • Effective focusing and shot duration
  • Professional shot types used by news photojournalists
  • Best practices for capturing and submitting footage

Once you complete the training and begin submitting news videos, MBTV News will compensate you for accepted footage.

Police Scanner Enthusiasts

Are you a police scanner enthusiast, or interested in learning how to monitor police and fire calls in the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand area? MBTV News offers free classes and seminars to help you master scanner listening and news monitoring.

Our comprehensive training covers:

  • Selecting the best police scanner for local frequencies
  • Using smartphone apps as an alternative to dedicated scanners
  • Understanding police and fire radio codes used by Grand Strand agencies
  • Programming your scanner correctly for optimal reception
  • Identifying calls with genuine news value
  • Monitoring radio traffic via scanner, smartphone, or computer

We’ll even provide hands-on assistance with programming your equipment.

Whether you’re tuning in for the excitement of real-time emergency response or looking to contribute to local news coverage, our training will give you the skills you need.

Earn while you listen: Once you’ve completed our training, MBTV News will compensate you for newsworthy tips you report to us immediately via text or phone.

Quick Contact Methods

Contact MBTV News

For breaking news tips and time-sensitive information, text us (include your name for follow-up): (843) 331-0990

You can also reach us by:

We welcome your questions, comments, concerns, and news tips.