Jobs

KGOU currently has one open position for professional staff and one position for a student enrolled in the University of Oklahoma.

Title: StateImpact Oklahoma Environment and Science Reporter
Reports to: StateImpact Oklahoma Managing Editor

StateImpact Oklahoma seeks a tenacious and enterprising audio and digital storyteller to join its team of journalists investigating and explaining how public policy affects people in Oklahoma and beyond. This reporter will file stories predominantly on environment and science and work with state and regional news partners and editors from NPR.

This is an opportunity to do data-driven reporting on environmental issues, natural resources, scientific exploration and research, infrastructure and the impact of science on our planet, lives and future. In addition to in-depth stories, this reporter will do spot news, series, and special projects. The ideal candidate will find, envision and produce memorable stories that educate and serve the public.

StateImpact Oklahoma (SIOK) is an enterprise journalism collaboration of Oklahoma NPR stations KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU. Since 2012, SIOK has won numerous awards, including regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and a national PRNDI Award. More than 230,000 listeners and digital readers follow SIOK reporting each week.

Required education and experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or related fields, which may include science
Minimum one (1) year experience reporting on science, environment, natural resources, government or public policy
Proficiency in audio production and writing for broadcast and digital distribution

Required skills:

Exceptional news judgment and high journalistic standards, including commitment to accuracy, fairness and diversity
Advanced research, analytical, organizational, time management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Ability to produce news reports on complex issues in multiple formats on deadline

Physical requirements:

Ability to travel and walk long distances carrying equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

Required documents:

Resume
Cover Letter
Work samples (written and/or audio)

Department Preferences:

Familiarity with editing and office software including Adobe Audition, MS Office and Apple
Experience doing announcing and/or producing podcasts, documentaries and series for a broadcast or digital news operation
Ability to represent StateImpact Oklahoma at public events
Regular news consumer who follows developments in science, environment, natural resources, government or public policy

This is a full-time position with regular hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., although occasional work after hours or on weekends should be expected. Salary is commensurate with experience.

This position will be a University of Oklahoma employee, with university benefits. The University of Oklahoma is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The position is open until filled. More information is available at http://kgou.org/jobs.

The application is made online at https://jobs.ou.edu – Requisition number 223185.

Title: Student Host/Producer (Spring)
Reports to: General Manager
KGOU Radio, Norman, Oklahoma

KGOU public radio is looking for a Student Host/Producer to help us inform our diverse audience and produce engaging stories about the people who live here. KGOU has a strong tradition of local, state, and regional news coverage with an emphasis on compelling storytelling. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical, real-world announcing, reporting, and producing experience at the University of Oklahoma’s award-winning NPR member station.

KGOU seeks a talented and dedicated student with an insatiable curiosity, a keen ability to identify and communicate meaningful stories, a warm, conversational delivery and strong audio production skills. Responsibilities include writing and announcing news, audio production, posting stories for web, producing community events calendar announcements and other operational duties as needed.

Skills include:

Proficiency with Associated Press (AP) writing style.
Proficiency with audio or video editing and production software (Adobe Audition or comparable).
Proficiency in on-air announcing, reporting or audio/video production.

Preferences include:

Ability to work independently, be detail-oriented, reliable, and responsible, practice effective time management and perform well under deadline pressure.
Experience creating digital news content for a blog, website, or social media.
Exhibit critical thinking skills and editorial judgment.
Regular consumer of news and public affairs reporting, including current events in Oklahoma.

Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma. This position offers up to 25 hours of paid work time per week, primarily occurring weekdays either 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Days/shifts are flexible. This position is temporary, non-exempt with hourly rate of $11.00 per hour.

Application is made online at https://jobs.ou.edu – search for Requisition 223187. KGOU Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. KGOU’s broadcasts reach more than one million people in Oklahoma. We also deliver content on our news-forward website, social media, podcasts, mobile apps and smart speakers.

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Thank you for your interest. KGOU supports equal employment opportunities and works against discrimination in employment. KGOU operates within the principles outlined in the University of Oklahoma’s Office of Equal Opportunity.

2021 KGOU Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KGOU Radio at The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.