KWTV Anchor​/Reporter

Job Details

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

OKC Griffin Media Center
- Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
Class CJob

Shift: Any Job Category:
Media
- Journalism An Anchor/Reporter at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Anchor/Reporters possess exceptional on-air presence, strong journalistic instincts, and a passion for storytelling. From anchoring newscasts to reporting on general news, breaking news and feature stories, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality content that informs, educates, and inspires our audience.

• Serve as the primary on-air talent for assigned newscasts, delivering news with authority, credibility, and professionalism. Engage with viewers and provide context and analysis on key stories.
• Research, develop, and report on a wide range of news stories, including breaking news, investigative reports, and feature segments. Conduct interviews, gather information, and present findings in a clear, compelling manner.
• Cover live events, including breaking news, press conferences, and community gatherings, both in-studio and on-location. Adhere to deadlines and provide live updates as events unfold.
• Generate story ideas, pitch segment proposals, and collaborate with producers and editors to develop compelling content for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with news makers, community leaders, and experts, asking insightful questions and eliciting meaningful responses.
• Uphold journalistic standards, ethics, and best practices in all aspects of reporting and storytelling. Ensure accuracy, fairness, and balance in coverage.
• Foster meaningful connections with our audience through social media engagement, community outreach, and participation in public events.
• Stay informed about current events, industry trends, and emerging technologies in broadcast journalism.
• Maintain appropriate on-air appearance, including adhering to company wardrobe, haircare and makeup guidelines and recommendations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.

This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week. You may also be called upon at times to fill in other hours and days of the week to help cover vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects/events. This position is not eligible to work remotely.

• Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
• Hungry:
  Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Smart (People Smart):
  The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
• Positive Attitude:
  Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
• Sense of Urgency:
  How we react and respond.

• Formal education equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field. Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted on the basis of two years of experience equals one year of education.
• Minimum one-year anchor experience in local television news, including writing, producing, and anchoring.
• Strong on-air presence, with excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with viewers.
• Proficiency in news gathering techniques, including research, interviewing, and fact-checking.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
• Familiarity…