News Photojournalist

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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.

• →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.

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

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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