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Student Gaylord News Reporter-OKC (FALL) -

Job Number:

251677

Organization

Organization

: College of Journalism

Job Location

Schedule

Schedule

: Part-time

Work Schedule : Up to 25 hours per week

Work Type : Onsite

Salary Range : Targeted salary $10.00 per hour based on experience

Benefits Provided : No

Required Attachments : Class Schedule

Job Description

Job Description - - -

The Gaylord News reporter is responsible for providing coverage of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and federal agencies impacting the lives of the state’s residents.A Gaylord News reporter is expected to work 25 hours per week, generally Tuesday through Thursday when the House and Senate are in session. The reporter is expected to live in the Oklahoma City metro area. They will work one fall session but can seek to be reappointed for additional experience. The reporter is responsible for maintaining a schedule of stories that will be shared with the Gaylord News service media partners throughout the state. Stories will be filed with editors at Gaylord College for editing and distribution.Ideally, the Gaylord News reporter will produce two mid-week stories and one weekend story each week of the semester. The goal is to not duplicate stories Oklahoma outlets are covering, but to look for stories that are not available from other sources. After reporters confirm their stories have been sent to media partners, they will post their stories to the Gaylord News website and use social media to promote the stories.

Required Attachments (No Self-Identifying Photos):

• Class Schedule

Job Requirements

Job Requirements - - -

Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in the Fall termas a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

• Must attach Fall 2025 class schedule

Skills:

• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Ability to shoot and edit digital video
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• Excellent understanding of Associated Press style

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, engage in repetitive motions, grasp, move, feel, touch, communicate, hear and see, possess depth perception and clarity

Department Preferences:

• Anchoring Experience
• Social Media experience
• Multimedia experienceBilingual in English and Spanish
• Had an internship or worked with a media outlet such as OU Daily/Nightly

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.To view the policy, visithttps://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? : No

Special Indications : None

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 5, 2025

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