MORNING & NOON NEWS ANCHOR Job at Morgan Murphy Media, Pittsburg, KS

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  • Morgan Murphy Media
  • Pittsburg, KS

Job Description

About the Role

KOAM is seeking a passionate and energetic Morning & Noon News Anchor to join our team. As the face of our morning and midday newscasts, you will play a key role in delivering news that informs, engages, and empowers our viewers across broadcast, social, streaming, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller, social media enthusiast, and polished anchor who brings urgency and authority to every newscast—especially during breaking news. You will take an active role in newsgathering, reporting, and station promotions, helping to maintain KOAM's reputation as the news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area.

About the Company

KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri), producing more than 30 hours of local news content weekly. KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, a family-owned and operated company since 1890. Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, mobile and streaming apps, and a digital marketing agency across its 11 locations. We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Anchor morning and noon newscasts and actively participate in daily newsgathering
  • Report, write, and deliver stories in a clear and concise manner
  • Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations as required
  • Write stories for the website and digital platforms, and engage with viewers on social media in a professional manner
  • Participate in station promotional activities and special news programming

Qualifications

  • Polished anchor/reporter with an energetic personality and creative storytelling skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib as needed
  • Strong news judgment, ethics, and editorial control
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Apply online at koamnewsnow.com/jobs and include link to work samples.

MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Day shift,

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