A Reporter at News On 6 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Job Summary: Griffin Media is looking for a Reporter who is humble, hungry, and smart; a person with a passion for storytelling and the ability to report in a fast-paced environment. This applicant should have a strong on-camera presence and the skills to report and write stories on tight deadlines.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop sources and pitch daily enterprise stories to lead a newscast that resonates with people in the Tulsa metro area.
Work as a team with a Photojournalist, communicating constantly about crafting your story.
Conduct interviews, gather information, and produce news stories for broadcast, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to journalistic standards.
Report live in the field with a Photojournalist.
Create content for digital and social media platforms.
Foster meaningful connections with our audience through social media engagement, community outreach, and participation in public events.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing news events, deadlines, and priorities.
Lead by example, supporting other Reporters and MMJs in the newsroom.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.

Job Schedule: This is a full-time position primarilyworking 40 hours per week. You may also be called in to help cover vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects/events. This position is not eligible to work remotely.

Essential Qualities:

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: 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.

Skills and Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred. Related experience will be evaluated and may be substituted as years of education.
3-4 years of experience in a television newsroom as an on-air Reporter or MMJ preferred.
Knowledge of Journalistic standards necessary and ability to perform appropriately on camera.
Accurate and comprehensive writing skills as well as good communication skills.
A basic understanding of news production for multiple platforms.
Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce accurate, clear, and compelling news content.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Link of work sample required.
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oklahoma drivers license and have a driving record acceptable to the company.
Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:
- ability to verbally communicate in English
- ability to read computer monitor information (words and data)
- ability to hear detailed spoken word
- ability to remain sedentary and to travel to work location
- ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers
- ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write
- ability to perform under emotional stress
- ability to lift 25 pounds unaided
- ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call when scheduled

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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