Available Positions

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OETA, Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks a full-time News Photojournalist in the News & Public Affairs Department to shoot and edit stories for the Oklahoma News Report (ONR), the station website, and social media across platforms.

You will pair with a journalist to cover issues of concern to Oklahoma’s communities inside the metro areas and beyond, traveling statewide as needed and delivering high-quality content on deadline.

Qualifications

• Formal education in photojournalism or cinematography or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience with ENG video recording equipment; Sony XD-Cam preferred.
• Experience with non-linear editing systems (Avid or similar).
• Strong storytelling through images with good lighting and audio.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit news stories for live broadcast and online platforms.
• Collaborate with a journalist to cover Oklahoma communities statewide.
• Operate studio and field cameras and meet deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Field reporting

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Education

Photojournalism education

Tools

Sony XD-Cam

Avid

Job description

JOB OPENING NOTIFICATION POSITION: NEWS PHOTOJOURNALIST ISSUED: November 3, 2026 The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority is seeking a dedicated full-time News Photojournalist located in the News & Public Affairs Department in Oklahoma City. The most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is primarily responsible for shooting and editing news stories in Oklahoma for live broadcast on the weekly statewide news program, the Oklahoma News Report (ONR), station website, and all current and future media platforms, including social media. The person in this position will be paired with a journalist to cover issues of concern to Oklahoma’s communities inside the metro areas and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recording moving video and still images in the field by operating ENG cameras (Sony XD-Cam) and editing stories on non-linear editing equipment (Avid).
• Working independently under direction of news management.
• Performing other news and public affairs duties, as assigned, including operating studio cameras and working on other news and public affairs programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to shoot and edit with speed and creativity in newsroom or field.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and have a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Ability to do photography that requires mobility in variety of indoor and outdoor locations exposed to prevalent weather conditions and terrain.
• 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:

• Successful completion of formal education in photojournalism or cinematography or equivalent training and/or job-related work experience.
• Work experience with ENG video recording equipment required, with preference for candidates with Sony XD Cam experience.
• Experience with Avid non-linear editing system or other non-linear system required.
• Understanding of visual news storytelling with effective pictures, lighting, and audio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Oklahoma politics, laws, culture, economy, geography, history and topics of statewide interest will be helpful.

Please submit a link to view your photojournalism/videography work on your application.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $30,000 to $45,000. A generous benefit package including health, leave, retirement plus much more is included.

OETA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

http://www.oeta.tv/