Weekend AM Anchor Reporter Job at Hearst in Oklahoma City

Job DescriptionKOCO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, 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.ResponsibilitiesDeliver scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purposeReport from the field as directed by managementHave an active presence on social media that engages the audienceAn ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand componentsUnwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standardsAppears on behalf of the station at public eventsOther duties within newscasts as directed by managementRequirements Proven ability to connect with viewersAbility to work varied shifts, including overnights, mornings and weekendsCan deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast productionDemonstrated ability with digital media and social media2 years anchoring experience preferredMinimum 2 years reporting experienceDemonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover storiesYour demo reel should be indicative of your everyday workRelated military experience will be consideredDiversity StatementAt Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.BenefitsHearst'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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needsAbout UsHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.