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The Norman Transcript is hiring : Lead News Reporter in Norman

The Norman Transcript is hiring : Lead News Reporter in Norman

MediabistroNorman, OK, United States
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Overview

Lead News Reporter at The Norman Transcript / Chickasha Express-Star. Are you a driven, community-focused journalist ready to take the lead? The Norman Transcript & Chickasha Express-Star, award-winning news organizations serving Cleveland and Grady Counties, are seeking a full-time Lead News Reporter. We are looking for a skilled journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering impactful local news across our print and digital platforms. If you are a versatile storyteller with a commitment to ethical, unbiased reporting and strong community ties, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and report : Research, investigate, and break compelling news stories that matter to the Norman and Chickasha communities.
  • Serve as a multimedia storyteller : Produce high-quality content for print, our website, and social media, ensuring frequent and timely updates.
  • Cultivate sources : Be eager to get into the community, build and maintain a network of sources, and give a platform to new voices.
  • Write with speed and accuracy : Craft everything from quick-turn briefs to in-depth, next-day stories under tight deadlines.
  • Edit for clarity : Edit copy for accuracy, grammar, AP style, and readability.
  • Collaborate across the newsroom : Work effectively with editors and other staff.
  • Design for print and digital : Work with design staff to lay out pages and design creative visual elements.
  • Lead stories and follow-ups : Drive meaningful follow-ups to previous articles, providing new information, developments, reactions, or angles.

Qualifications

  • A proven journalist with a minimum of three years of professional reporting experience, preferably in a newsroom setting.
  • A strong, versatile writer with excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Experience with content management systems.
  • A self-starter who excels at working under pressure and meeting multiple deadlines.
  • A solid grasp of journalism ethics, libel, and public record laws.
  • An awareness of topics and issues impacting the Norman and Chickasha areas.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as news dictates.
  • A bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent professional experience is required.

    • How to apply

    Please send writing samples and resume to Paxson Haws at phaws@normantranscript.com

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