KOCO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, OK, is looking for a high-energy weekend morning anchor reporter with proven leadership skills to join our team. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; we're looking for an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. We are looking for a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and isn’t afraid to jump into newscast scripts. We are looking for a weekend morning anchor who can be a newsroom leader with a positive drive to make a difference in our newscasts and in our community. This role reports to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Deliver scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
- Report from the field as directed by management
- Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience
- An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Appears on behalf of the station at public events
- Other duties within newscasts as directed by management
Requirements
- 2+ years of anchor experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of reporting experience
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
- Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills
- Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds
- Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- In-person attendance is required
Value in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.