Morning Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

Morning Anchor / MMJ, KJRH

KJRH, the NBC station in Tulsa, Oklahoma, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company is looking to hire a Morning Anchor / Multimedia Journalist. The right person will be an engaging anchor who can connect with viewers and a skilled storyteller in the field. Along with anchoring the morning newscast, this person will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms. Tulsa offers a low cost of living and the kinds of stories you'll be eager to tell. The city is rich with history, has a booming arts and entertainment scene, a popular zoo, and a strong economy. The leadership in this award-winning newsroom will support your career and help you grow as a journalist. Apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Anchor the newscast.
• Research, gather, write and develop news content for multiple platforms.
• May report live on location from various news events.
• Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency
• Ability to cultivate sources and dig for stories
• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred
• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills
• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines
• Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics and libel law
• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnoe6m-3-138-156-155-42 in your application.