News Photojournalist

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•$30,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority is seeking a full-time News Photojournalist in the News & Public Affairs Department in Oklahoma City. The position shoots and edits news stories in Oklahoma for live broadcast on the weekly statewide Oklahoma News Report (ONR), the station website, and current and future media platforms, including social media. The Photojournalist works with a journalist to cover issues affecting Oklahoma communities in metro areas and beyond. The role also includes maintaining equipment, working independently under news management direction, and performing other news and public affairs duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
Ability to shoot and edit quickly and creatively in a newsroom or field environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Ability to photograph in varied indoor and outdoor locations, with mobility across prevalent weather conditions and terrain.
Ability to travel long distances in a state vehicle, including some overnight travel.
Ability to produce high-quality news content across platforms on deadline.
Work experience with ENG video recording equipment.
Experience with an Avid or other non-linear editing system.
Submit a link to photojournalism or videography work with the application.

Nice To Haves

Formal education in photojournalism or cinematography, or equivalent training and/or job-related work experience.
Experience with Sony XD-Cam equipment.
Understanding of visual news storytelling through 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.

Responsibilities

Record moving video and still images in the field using ENG cameras, including Sony XD-Cam equipment.
Edit stories using non-linear editing equipment, including Avid.
Maintain equipment in proper working condition.
Work independently under the direction of news management.
Operate studio cameras and work on other news and public affairs programs as assigned.
Produce news content for broadcast, the station website, social media, and other media platforms.