KOCO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, OK, is looking for a Multimedia Journalist that has the ability to generate story ideas, write to video, and strives to create compelling news coverage. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. The Multimedia Journalist should be an accurate, ethical, compelling storyteller with a team attitude. The right candidate loves telling stories and delivering them LIVE to the viewers. This person will produce content on-air, on-line, and for our mobile devices. We are looking for someone who can shoot and edit video and has a passion for journalism and bringing the viewer the “big story”. This role reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities:

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights and weekends. Variable shift possible. 
• Put together high quality packages
• Coverage of breaking news and sports
• Develop sources and generate story ideas
• Shoot and track news stories
• Work with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries

Requirements:

• At least one year television news reporting, photography and editing preferred    
• Works quickly and efficiently
• Good personality.  Must connect with viewers
• Must enjoy being part of a team
• Excellent writing and packaging skills
• Must be able to provide samples of reporting and photography
• Ability to develop contacts and generate stories.
• Ability to shoot and edit high quality video  
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Benefits

Hearst'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.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs