Position Introduction:

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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in a combination of two terms as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

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.

Department Preferences:

• 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.