KWTV State Government Reporter

Job Summary

We are seeking a journalist to join Griffin Media. Your role is to cover Oklahoma state government and its impact on everyday Oklahomans. You'll report on the legislative session and produce enterprise and investigative stories throughout the year.

Job Responsibilities

• Report daily on legislative and state government stories that affect Oklahomans, shooting, writing, and editing your own stories on tight deadlines.
• Emphasize storytelling beyond the Capitol, focusing on the people, communities, and businesses affected by legislation.
• Develop enterprise stories providing context, accountability, and explaining how state policy impacts everyday life.
• Report on stories of statewide significance, including elections, accountability journalism, and investigative projects.
• Pursue original enterprise stories that matter to audiences across Oklahoma, regardless of geography.
• Provide live coverage of significant state government developments, elections, and major announcements.
• Collaborate with News 9, News On 6, and the statewide digital team to create content across multiple platforms.
• Contribute to statewide political debates, election coverage, and special programming.
• Aid in local general assignment reporting and serve as a fill-in anchor as needed.

Qualifications

• Humble: Share successes, prioritize the team, and work for the good of the team. Exhibit a "we" attitude and give and receive constructive criticism.
• Hungry: Demonstrate a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Skillful: Possess strong working knowledge of Oklahoma state government, the legislative process, and the statewide political landscape. Develop original enterprise and accountability stories that show why these issues matter to everyday Oklahomans.
• Proficient: Proficient in shooting, writing, and editing multimedia stories on tight deadlines. Build and maintain source relationships across party lines while upholding journalistic integrity.
• Positive: Focus on opportunities, see the glass as half-full, and handle emotional stress.
• Capable: Handle physical and mental requirements, including lifting 10 pounds unaided, performing manual dexterity tasks, and working rotating shifts.