TV News Journalist

About the role

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) announces an opening for a full-time TV News Journalist based in Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for producing and hosting a weekly panel interview segment for The Oklahoma News Report while serving as a digital and social media journalist.

Responsibilities

• Produce and host a weekly 15-minute panel discussion segment, InDepth, featured on The Oklahoma News Report.
• Identify timely topics of statewide interest and Oklahoma state government issues.
• Schedule and coordinate high-level guests, including state dignitaries, public officials, and community leaders.
• Write scripts, interview questions, and promotional materials for broadcast.
• Utilize best practices to share and promote ONR content across social media and the OETA website to maximize digital audience engagement on a weekly basis.
• Work closely with producers, photojournalists, graphic artists, and news management to execute daily news content.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute innovative story ideas for both broadcast and digital streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
• Two to five years of journalistic experience preferred.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and editorial decision-making skills; knowledge of digital journalism and social media best practices.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure, make difficult decisions, and remain open to last-minute changes.
• Professional demeanor with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with public officials and represent OETA positively within the community.
• Deep interest in Oklahoma state government and issues of statewide significance.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and public media standards.

Skills

• Strong writing and interviewing skills.
• Experience with digital storytelling and social media platforms.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

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

Pay

$42,000 - $60,000 per year.