KWTV State Government Reporter

Job Summary

As Griffin Media’s State Government Reporter, your beat is Oklahoma state government, but your focus is Oklahomans. You’ll shoot, write, and edit your own stories, covering the legislature and statewide policy with an emphasis on the people, communities, and businesses affected by it, going beyond the Capitol building to show why these stories matter. Whether during session or year‑round, you’ll pursue original enterprise and accountability journalism on public policy, elections, and issues of statewide significance.

You’ll collaborate closely with News 9, News On 6, and the statewide digital team to deliver this coverage across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms, and pitch in on general assignment and anchor duties as needed.

• Report daily on legislative and state government stories that have a meaningful impact on Oklahomans, shooting, writing, and editing your own stories on tight deadlines. A photographer will be provided when necessary, at news management discretion.
• Place a strong emphasis on getting beyond the Capitol by telling the stories of the people, communities, and businesses affected by legislation, not just reporting what happened inside the building.
• Develop enterprise stories that provide context, accountability, and explain how state policy affects everyday life.

• Report daily on stories of statewide significance, including state government, public policy, elections, accountability journalism, and investigative projects, shooting, writing, and editing your own content.
• Pursue original enterprise stories that matter to audiences across Oklahoma, regardless of geography.

• Provide live coverage of significant state government developments, elections, and major announcements, operating live broadcasting equipment and setting up live shots independently as needed.
• Collaborate with News 9, News On 6, and the statewide digital team to create content across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Contribute to statewide political debates, election coverage, and special programming.

• Assist with local general assignment reporting in Oklahoma City when needed, including breaking news and major news events.
• Serve as a fill‑in anchor as needed.

• 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.

• Bachelor s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field preferred. Related experience will be evaluated and may be substituted as years of education.
• Two to four years of experience in television news, enterprise or investigative reporting, or a similar multimedia journalism role preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of…