Journalist

Full-time regular position with the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) in Oklahoma City. Travel across the state with a news photographer required; some nights, weekends, and overnight travel (expenses reimbursed per Oklahoma law). Applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before the posted closing date.

About the role

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority is seeking a dedicated full-time Journalist for the News and Public Affairs Department. The journalist will produce general assignment television reporting for OETA’s weekly program Oklahoma News Report (ONR), the station website, and all current and future media platforms including social media. The role involves traveling statewide to find and produce impactful stories about Oklahoma’s communities.

Responsibilities

• Produce a 5-minute news package weekly.
• Identify stories of importance to Oklahoma’s non-metro areas.
• Schedule and conduct on-camera interviews.
• Write scripts and input them into the AP ENPS system.
• Work on other stories as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel long distances in a state vehicle with some overnight travel (expenses reimbursed at rates provided by Oklahoma law).
• Ability to produce high-quality news content across all platforms on deadline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field (preferred).
• Two to five years of journalistic experience including reporting, writing, narration, and on-camera presentation (preferred).
• Ability to take personal initiative to develop stories consistent with the mission of the OETA News and Public Affairs Department and the agency strategic plan.
• Strong reporting, critical thinking, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Oklahoma politics, laws, culture, economy, geography, history, tribal affairs, and topics of statewide interest (helpful).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with the public and represent OETA positively within the community.

Pay

Salary range: $26,000 – $40,000 per year (posted range also noted as $27,500 – $40,000 per year).

Benefits

A generous benefit package including health, leave, retirement, and more.