David Prock is the Lead Digital Producer at Griffin Media, writing regularly for News9.com and NewsOn6.com. His work centers on local reporting and digital storytelling aimed at uncovering issues that affect Oklahomans now.
Prock began his media career in radio before moving into television digital newsrooms. He joined the digital team at News On 6 after gaining experience in Tulsa broadcasting starting in 2014, and he now oversees digital content and production across Griffin Media’s local outlets.
Raised in Arkansas, Prock has lived in Tulsa since his teens. That long-standing connection to the region informs his coverage: he focuses on community concerns and pursues the details that are easy to miss in breaking headlines.
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His day-to-day work combines short-form updates and deeper digital features, often blending text, video and social updates to reach audiences where they consume news. For readers, that means faster updates on developing stories and more context when a situation requires a follow-up.
- Role: Lead Digital Producer, Griffin Media
- Primary outlets: News9.com and NewsOn6.com
- Local experience: Tulsa broadcaster since 2014
- Roots: Grew up in Arkansas; Tulsa resident since age 14
- Focus: Local investigations, digital storytelling, community issues
- Platforms: Active on major social networks to amplify reporting
Prock’s combination of newsroom experience and local knowledge gives him a practical edge: when a story affects Tulsa or broader Oklahoma, his team can quickly translate newsroom reporting into digital formats that reach users on phones and social feeds. That responsiveness is particularly relevant in fast-moving situations such as weather events, municipal developments, or public-safety updates.
Readers can expect Prock’s reporting to prioritize verifiable facts and local context. His approach—frequent updates paired with occasional deep dives—reflects a broader shift in how regional newsrooms serve audiences online, balancing speed with depth.
