TV News Journalist

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) announces an opening for a full-time TV News Journalist based in Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for producing and hosting a weekly panel interview segment for The Oklahoma News Report while serving as a digital and social media journalist. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to create engaging content across broadcast and digital platforms. The most qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Requirements

Strong editorial judgment
Effective communication skills
Ability to create engaging content across broadcast and digital platforms
Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure
Ability to make difficult decisions
Ability to remain open to last-minute changes
Professional demeanor
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with public officials
Ability to represent OETA positively within the community
Deep interest in Oklahoma state government and issues of statewide significance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism
Two to five years of journalistic experience
Knowledge of digital journalism and social media best practices
Commitment to continuing professional development and public media standards

Responsibilities

Producing and hosting a weekly 15-minute panel discussion segment, InDepth, featured on The Oklahoma News Report.
Identify timely topics of statewide interest and Oklahoma state government issues.
Schedule and coordinate high-level guests, including state dignitaries, public officials, and community leaders.
Write scripts, interview questions, and promotional materials for broadcast.
Utilize best practices to share and promote ONR content across social media and the OETA website to maximize digital audience engagement on a weekly basis.
Work closely with producers, photojournalists, graphic artists, and news management to execute daily news content.
Participate in editorial meetings and contribute innovative story ideas for both broadcast and digital streams.