Anchor & Video Journalist ι smaginnis@wmbfnews.com
Sean knew from a young age he wanted to work in local news. He grew up in the Seattle area idolizing hometown anchors like Steve Raible and Kathi Goertzen, and said to himself one day "I want to do THAT for a living!". Sean now reports for the 6 and 11 PM news Monday through Friday, and even anchors the show from time to time.
Sean Joins the WMBF News Team from Acadiana's News Leader, KLFY TV-10 in Lafayette, LA where he worked as a general assignment reporter.
A proud graduate of Washington State University (GO COUGS!) with a B.A. in Communication(specializing in Broadcast News and Broadcast Production), Sean worked as an anchor, reporter, producer and director for Cable 8, WSU's student-run television station. He also produced, directed and reported for "Inside the Lines," WSU's only sports newscast devoted to Cougar Athletics. Before moving to Lafayette, Sean interned at Comcast SportsNet in Seattle, where he had a weekly on-air sports commentary segment and also worked as a fill-in host.
The budding broadcaster loves anchoring and producing on the weekends where he can bring his unique energy and enthusiasm for story telling into viewers' living rooms. Working weekends, Sean strives to provide Grand Strand and Pee Dee viewers with the information they need to get through the start of their work week.
One of Sean's most memorable assignments was riding along in a Black Hawk helicopter as Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal surveyed impending flood waters from the Mississippi River in the summer of 2011.
1. The three things I can't live without are coffee(it's the sweet nectar of life), Waffle House and craft beer(I love trying new locally made brews).
2. My musical taste is pretty eclectic. Everything from 70's and 80's classic rock, to reggae, to hip-hop and R&B. I also like some country music, especially Zac Brown Band.
3. I will find almost any reason to give a high five and that is what makes me unique.
4. My favorite athlete is Ken Griffey, Jr(He had the sweetest swing in baseball) and my favorite sports teams are the Washington State Cougars, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners and Vancouver Canucks
5. If I could describe myself in one word, it would be easy-going. That's one word, right???
6. If I could be any famous person, I would be either one of the MythBusters. What an AWESOME job!
7. My favorite travel destination is anywhere with sun and surf, and my favorite food is anything barbecue.
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