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About us
KOCO 5 & MeTV Oklahoma City, owned by Hearst Television, are the standard of excellence in TV in the Oklahoma City market. Quality journalism, breaking news, severe weather coverage and a variety of entertainment make up our diverse offerings. It’s important our KOCO 5/MeTV family reflect our diverse community. Achieving a consistent performance of excellence requires a range of ideas, opinions, and ways of thinking. We actively seek multicultural talents, skills and experiences to make sure the content we produce is just as smart, innovative, and representative. We support & champion under-represented groups such as veterans, women and minority ethnic groups, as well as the LGBTQ community. Bilingual applicants are valued as well. KOCO 5 is the recipient of multiple Emmy and Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters awards. KOCO 5’s dedication to responsible reporting is embodied in their slogan, "Live, Local, Late Breaking®." KOCO 5 airs a variety of entertainment programming, including “Wheel of Fortune,” “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “ABC College Football,” “Shark Tank,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Good Doctor,” and “The Goldbergs.” MeTV also airs KOCO 5 News at 9PM. When you work with Hearst Television, you’ll have the opportunity to be developed, empowered, and rewarded. We set a standard of excellence for ourselves. Our employees enjoy the best support in the industry. We foster a culture of diversity, stability and support. Hearst Television has been privately owned for over a century - we’re here to stay. We own and operate 30 TV stations and 2 radio stations and have been honored with numerous awards for journalism and innovation. Our community service has been widely acknowledged as well. Whether it’s in news, sales, marketing, engineering, IT, production, graphics/design, radio or technical, a career at Hearst Television could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Type
Privately Held
Locations
Employees at KOCO 5
Updates
- 🎉 Celebrating 70 Years of Service: KOCO 5's Hall of Fame Inauguration 🎉 As KOCO 5 commemorates its 70-year journey serving the community, this week marked a historic milestone as we proudly inducted the inaugural class into the KOCO 5 Hall of Fame. We honor five legendary figures: Ida B. Blackburn, Ed "Ho-Ho" Birchall, Bill "Pokey" Howard, Joyce Jackson, and Mick Cornett. While some of these trailblazers have sadly passed away, their families were present to honor and celebrate their lasting impact. Join us in celebrating these outstanding legends! 🏆
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- Happy Veterans Day! Today, we proudly honor the bravery and dedication of veterans across our nation, including those here at KOCO 5. This promo highlights just a few of these remarkable individuals, and we are grateful for their service and the values they bring to our workplace.
- Join us Monday night at 9pm as KOCO digs into a nuclear whistleblower’s mysterious death. Claims of missing nuclear material and dangerous contamination... a secret FBI and CIA meeting with a judge involved in the case and a private investigator’s hidden recordings… We’re bringing you exclusive details about the Karen Silkwood case that you’ve never heard before.#InvestigativeJournalism #Hearst
- First Alert Weather showed exceptional commitment during the tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane and the team were on-air, providing timely alerts and the most accurate forecasts. With every critical update, we ensured our community was informed and prepared.
- KOCO 5 had a fantastic time at the National Weather Festival! Our First Alert Weather Team, led by Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane, connected with the community and shared our passion for weather. Thanks to everyone who joined us in making the event memorable! #WeatherFestival #KOCO5 #hearst #hearsttv
- 🎉 Celebrating a Decade with Shawnda Adams! 🎉 Today, we honor Shawnda Adams, KOCO 5's News Director, for her incredible 10-year journey with us. Shawnda's dedicated leadership and vision have significantly shaped our newsroom, fostering community engagement and excellence in broadcasting.
- 🏈🎉 HAPPY OU-TEXAS WEEK! 🎉🏈 It's that exciting time of the year again, where passion, rivalry, and sportsmanship collide. As the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns prepare to face off, the stakes are higher than ever with both teams now part of a new conference. And it's right here on KOCO 5!
- 🎉 Celebrating 11 Years! 🌟 Join us in congratulating KOCO 5’s Morning Meteorologist, Jonathan Conder, on his 11th anniversary. His dedication and passion for delivering accurate weather updates brighten our mornings. Here's to many more years of keeping us informed and inspired! 🥳🌦️
- KOCO 5 had an absolute blast at the Oklahoma State Fair this year! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and made this experience truly delightful. We can't wait to see you all again next year!
- We are thrilled to welcome Nate Pletcher to KOCO 5 as a part-time editor! An Army veteran, journalist, and videographer, Nate is set to graduate in December 2024 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Welcome to the team!
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