Available Positions

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA); Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Resumo da vaga

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) seeks a dedicated full-time Journalist for the News and Public Affairs Department in Oklahoma City. You will produce story-rich reports for ONR, OETA’s website, and social platforms, traveling statewide with a photographer to capture meaningful Oklahoma communities.

Responsibilities include weekly 5-minute news packages, on-camera interviews, scripting, and cross-platform writing.

Qualificações

• Ability to produce high-quality news content across platforms on deadline.
• Strong storytelling, reporting and writing skills.

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

On-camera presentation

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Descrição da vaga

JOB OPENING NOTIFICATION

POSITION: Journalist

ISSUED: November 3, 2026

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: $27,500 - $40,000.

• A generous benefit package including health, leave, retirement plus much more is included.

Please submit a link to view examples of your work as a broadcast journalist on your application.

http://www.oeta.tv/

OETA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER