GENERAL REPORTER

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.

The reporter would ideally have page design experience and a

willingness to learn. Experience with InDesign and Photoshop is

preferred. The Norman Transcript will train as necessary.

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 editor@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.