4PM Anchor Reporter
Quick Summary
KOCO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is looking for a 4pm Anchor/Reporter.
KOCO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is looking for a 4pm Anchor/Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk at 4pm and then head out the door to report live in the field for the 10pm newscast. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You will be expected to bring lead story pitches to the editorial meeting each day. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast and efficient, and works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
- →Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production
- →Plan, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments
- →Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
- →Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
- →Appear on behalf of the station at public events
- →Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
- →Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines
- →Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
- →In-person attendance is required
Requirements
~1 min read- 2+ years of anchor experience required
- 2+ years of reporting experience required
- 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
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
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.
What We Offer
~1 min readHearst'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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- January 12, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 20%
- Scored at
- September 30, 2026
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