General Assignment Reporter

Date Posted	September 19, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

The award-winning Norman Transcript in Norman, Oklahoma, has an immediate opening for a GENERAL REPORTER to join its newsroom.

The Norman Transcript is a daily newspaper and maintains an active web and social media presence. We also produce a number of niche products, including award-winning, glossy magazines.

Daily responsibilities:

The reporter will write two or three bylined stories each day and will provide photos or graphic illustrations with stories as warranted. The reporter will provide content for all niche publications and special sections as assigned. They may also be asked to assist with copy editing duties as needed, so attention to detail and familiarity with AP style are required.  The reporter’s beat will be general assignment, which may include covering crime, courts, politics, business and local governments. The reporter must be able to work a flexible schedule and cover local events and evening meetings as assigned. The reporter must also work the occasional holiday or weekend as determined by the editor. The reporter will be expected to assist in frequent updates to our website and social media outlets. Other duties may be assigned.

Preferred qualities:

The ideal candidate will be an energetic go-getter willing to be the first one on the scene of breaking news. The reporter should also be comfortable with enterprise or investigative journalism.

Requirements:

Ideal candidates will possess a degree in communications or related field from an accredited institution, but The Norman Transcript will consider five years of experience at a daily news publication in lieu of a degree. Candidate must have a clean driving record and dependable transportation.

Benefits:

The Norman Transcript offers insurance coverage (health, dental and vision), 401(k) and paid time off.

Resume submission:

Please email resumes, three writing samples and three photography samples to bfenwick@normantranscript.com. Hard copies can be mailed to Ben Fenwick c/o The Norman Transcript, P.O. Drawer 1058, Norman, OK 73070 or dropped off at our office at 215 E. Comanche, Norman, OK 73069.