Evening News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KOCB/KOKH are seeking a dynamic full-time Evening Anchor who will lead the team in planning and content production. The ideal candidate will deliver clear, engaging on-air performance, embrace social media, and actively engage with viewers to drive audience interaction.

The role demands strong leadership, excellent writing, live field skills, and a commitment to ethical journalism in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Collaboration with the team is a cornerstone of this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of on-air experience in television news
• Strong writing skills with a conversational style
• Experience with live reporting and field anchoring
• Ethical journalism and sound editorial judgment
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a newsroom team

Responsibilities

• Lead in show planning and content production
• Anchor evening newscasts with smooth, clear delivery
• Engage audiences across social media and other platforms
• Shoot and edit video for upcoming segments
• Collaborate with producers and reporters to deliver compelling stories

Skills

Leadership

On-air delivery

News writing

Video shooting/editing

Audience engagement

Communication

Job description

KOCB/KOKH is looking for a dynamic full-time Evening Anchor. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Smooth/pleasant delivery
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills
• Exemplary communication skills

Requirements and Qualifications:

• You must have at least 3 years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience is a must
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.