Morning News Anchor

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

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a dynamic full-time Morning Anchor for KOCB/KOKH. You will lead the newsroom, plan newscasts and produce content daily while engaging audiences across social platforms.

The ideal candidate brings on-air experience, strong writing, and editorial judgment, with a proven ability to own a beat and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of on-air experience
• Content creator and collaborator on all platforms
• Own a content franchise, topic or beat
• Strong in-the-field and live anchor/reporter skills
• Excellent written communications with conversational style
• Strong editorial judgment and ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Lead the newsroom and participate in planning newscasts
• Produce content regularly and engage with audiences
• Leverage social media to expand reach and interaction
• Collaborate with teams across platforms to deliver compelling stories
• Mentor colleagues and foster strong editorial standards

Skills

Leadership

Delivery

News judgment

Editing

Shooting

Communication

Tools

Camera operations

Video editing

Job description

KOCB/KOKH is looking for a dynamic full-time Morning 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 newscasts 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
• Self-sufficient as a content creator and collaborator on all platforms
• Willing and able to own a content franchise, topic or beat
• Strong "in-the-field and live" anchor/reporter skills
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

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.