Weekend Morning Anchor & Field Reporter

Hearst; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City is seeking a high-energy weekend morning anchor reporter to lead our newscasts with credibility, poise, and personality. The role requires field reporting, breaking big stories, and connecting with viewers on social media, while meeting tight deadlines and upholding journalistic integrity.

You should be ready to work diverse shifts, including overnights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of anchor experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of reporting experience.
• Demo reel reflects everyday work.
• Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills.
• Requires ability to work under pressure and drive coverage decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
• Report from the field as directed by management.
• Maintain active social media presence to engage the audience.
• Summarize information into clear, easy-to-digest components.
• Uphold unwavering journalistic integrity and ethics.
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
• Perform other duties within newscasts as directed by management.

Skills

Anchor experience

Field reporting

Social media engagement

Story development

Journalistic integrity

Job description

KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City is seeking a high-energy weekend morning anchor reporter to lead our newscasts with credibility, poise, and personality. The role requires field reporting, breaking big stories, and connecting with viewers on social media, while meeting tight deadlines and upholding journalistic integrity.

You should be ready to work diverse shifts, including overnights and weekends, and travel as needed.