Journalist Job at 266 OKLA. EDUC. TELEVISION AUTH. in Oklahoma City

Job Posting Title Journalist Agency 266 OKLA. EDUC. TELEVISION AUTH. Supervisory Organization Educational Television Auth Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $27,500 to $40,000 per year
Job Description

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority is seeking a dedicated full-time Journalist for the News and Public Affairs Department in Oklahoma City. The most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is responsible for general assignment television reporting for OETA’s weekly program, Oklahoma News Report (ONR), station website, and all current and future media platforms, including social media. As an OETA Journalist, you will travel across the state with a news photographer to find and produce impactful stories about Oklahoma’s communities.
KEY 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 will be reimbursed at rates provided by Oklahoma law).
Ability to produce high-quality news content across all platforms on deadline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
Two to five years of journalistic experience including reporting, writing, narration, and on-camera presentation.
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 will be 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.
COMPENSATION

Salary range: $26,000 - $40,000.
Benefits

A generous benefit package including health, leave, retirement plus much more is included.
OETA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.
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