News Photojournalist

266 OKLA. EDUC. TELEVISION AUTH.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority is seeking a dedicated full-time News Photojournalist in the News & Public Affairs Department in Oklahoma City. You will shoot and edit news stories for the weekly statewide program ONR and other platforms, partnering with a journalist to cover issues across Oklahoma.

Qualified candidates will have ENG experience (Sony XD-Cam), non-linear editing skills (Avid), and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Formal education in photojournalism or cinematography is preferred.
• Experience with ENG video recording equipment is required, Sony XD-Cam preferred.
• Proficiency with Avid non-linear editing system or similar.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit news stories for live broadcast and online platforms.
• Pair with a journalist to cover Oklahoma communities.
• Operate ENG cameras and edit stories with non-linear systems.
• Travel within the state and work nights/weekends as needed.

Skills

Camera operation

Video editing

Non-linear editing

ENG camera equipment

Education

Photojournalism or cinematography degree

Tools

Sony XD-Cam

Avid

Job description

Job Description

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).
• Maintaining equipment in proper working condition.
• 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 environment.
• 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

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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