Indigenous Affairs Reporter Job at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Ok

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Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email: Robby Korth, robby@kosu.org

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The person is expected to be on call for breaking news events. Occasional work after hours or on weekends will be required.

Appointment Length: Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range: $41,775 - $52,850

Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

KOSU seeks a multimedia journalist to work as an Indigenous Affairs Reporter. The ideal candidate will have an established portfolio of reporting on Indigenous issues or another beat that demonstrates an ability to tell nuanced and engaging stories. Public radio experience is a plus but is not required. The person will be an accomplished reporter who is eager to build community around Indigenous reporting, including engagement activities. The candidate should also have experience building trusting relationships in news deserts and/or with populations of people who may have previous negative experiences with traditional media.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Mass Communication, Journalism & Broadcasting or a related field (degree must be conferred on or before the start date)
• Two years’ experience as a news producer, journalist, and/or announcer
• Successful experience with broadcast, production, and field recording equipment
• Proficiency with contemporary audio editing software
• Experience reporting in the field and using social media and digital tools for journalism
• Experience doing FOIAs and building journalism sources
• Experience managing complex projects and meeting deadlines
• Valid driver's license

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent spoken and written English skills
• Strong news copywriting skills suitable for public radio
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to operate audio production equipment in the field and studio
• Commitment to ethical journalism standards
• Experience writing in-depth enterprise stories
• Ability to recognize data patterns and build diverse sources
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Independence, initiative, and good judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years reporting experience, preferably in public radio or audio storytelling
• Experience reporting in marginalized communities or news deserts
• Experience developing original stories from sources and data
• Experience with long-form project reporting
• Ability to pitch and complete experimental projects

Organization

Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that prepares students for success. OSU has over 35,000 students across its five campuses, serving students from all 50 states and approximately 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students.

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is part of the OSU system, offering over 50 degrees and certificates. OSU-OKC trains students for careers as police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers, healthcare professionals, and business owners. More info at osuokc.edu

OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. OSU campuses are tobacco and vapor-free.

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