News Photojournalist

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority in Oklahoma City is seeking a full-time News Photojournalist to shoot and edit stories for the Oklahoma News Report and other platforms.

The role partners with a journalist to cover issues statewide and in metro areas, operating ENG cameras (Sony XD-Cam) and editing on non-linear systems, with travel as needed.

You will contribute high-quality visuals, adapt to changing news cycles, and meet deadlines across broadcast and online channels.

Qualifications

• Formal education in photojournalism or cinematography or equivalent training.
• Experience with ENG video recording equipment preferred, Sony XD Cam experience is a plus.
• Experience with Avid non-linear editing system or other non-linear system.

Responsibilities

• Recording moving video and still images in the field using ENG cameras and editing stories on non-linear systems.
• Maintain equipment in proper working condition and travel as needed.
• Collaborate with a journalist to cover issues of statewide interest and produce content for multiple platforms.

Skills

ENG camera operation

Non-linear editing

Photography

Field reporting

Driver's license

Education

Photojournalism or cinematography training

Tools

Sony XD-Cam

Avid editing

Job description

News Photojournalist# State of Oklahoma Careers## News PhotojournalistApply: Oklahoma County: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR67498**Job Posting Title**News Photojournalist**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**$30,000 to $45,000 per year**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.* undefined ## 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.