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News Anchor - Tulsa Radio

Location: 

Tulsa, OK, US, 74129

Location: OK-Tulsa

Job Title:  News Anchor - Tulsa Radio

 

Position Overview

Do you love breaking news and severe weather coverage? The most award-winning N/T radio station in the state of Oklahoma has an opening. We are looking for someone who can anchor morning newscasts and StormCenter, as well as produce content for the morning and afternoon show. Are you a proactive individual who is constantly looking to expand your role in a company where the sky is the limit?  Are you a techie?  Then we have the perfect gig for you. We are looking for someone to claim five Monday-Friday morning shifts as well as full benefits and 401k. Experience covering major news stories and severe weather coverage a plus.

 

Cox Media Group’s 102.3 KRMG Tulsa’s News & Talk has an opening for – a News Anchor. 

 

Responsibilities include, conducting interviews, creating relationships with sources, anchoring newscasts and StormCenter, working up stories for online and on-air and assisting the morning show host.

 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
  • Deliver news copy on air with a conversational and engaging delivery
  • Read and understand complex material and turn it into easily understood copy under deadline pressure
  • Anchor live coverage of breaking news and/or special coverage
  • Conduct live and/or taped interviews
  • Ability to develop and effectively pitch story ideas
  • Be consistently up to date on local, national and international stories
  • Experience with news software like Newsboss
  • Connect with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote the brand
  • Write online stories for KRMG.com and app pushes for the KRMG app

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least five years of anchoring experience is required
  • An extensive on-air background as this is not a position for beginners.
  • Strong writing and editorial skills
  • Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
  • An idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and a standout work ethic
  • Must be willing to work a schedule that includes holidays and non-traditional work hours
  • Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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Nearest Major Market: Tulsa
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma

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