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General Reporter, Oklahoma Eagle Jobs in Tulsa, USA at Theokeagle
Position: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT Reporter, The Oklahoma Eagle
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT Reporter, The Oklahoma Eagle
Reports to: Managing Editor
The Oklahoma Eagle is seeking a general assignment reporter to cover news and events in and around Tulsa. The beat will focus on, but is not limited to, issues that affect Black and underserved Tulsans. This role requires strong news judgment, an ability to turn daily stories, write longer‑form stories, and adapt to the newsroom’s evolving needs.
The general assignment reporter is expected to produce three to five stories per week and two to three features a month. Coverage should be grounded in the Eagle’s mission to be a helpful, reliable source for Tulsans. The reporter should be comfortable covering health care, faith and transportation issues as they arise. They may also occasionally undertake investigative stories independently or in collaboration with other reporters or editors at The Oklahoma Eagle or Tulsa Flyer.
We’re looking for someone who can take their reporting beyond press releases and conferences when necessary and can dive in and learn the communities they are covering. As a community‑driven newsroom, you’ll also be asked to participate in one to two quarterly community‑facing events.
If you’re naturally curious, enjoy storytelling and have strong writing and reporting skills this may be the job for you!
About the organization:
The Oklahoma Eagle, one of the oldest Black‑owned newspapers in the U.S., primarily serves readers in Tulsa’s Black community. However, we believe news for some is news for all and continue to expand our reader base while remembering our roots.
The Oklahoma Eagle is a newsroom for talented journalists to engage in the mission‑driven work that impacts the lives of everyday Tulsans.
Tulsa Local News Initiative, Inc is home to both The Oklahoma Eagle and Tulsa Flyer. TLNI, Inc is a startup nonprofit organization that has raised $14 million so far in service of a vision to give everyone in Tulsa the local news they need to live more informed and more connected lives. The combined newsroom produces high‑quality journalism while engaging with residents to produce and distribute reporting, employing an innovative model for local journalism that is directly responsive to local information needs.
In addition to a team of editors and beat reporters, the Tulsa newsroom has best‑in‑class community engagement expertise, multimedia production, dedicated capacity for service journalism and research, and a program that trains citizens as government watchdogs called the Tulsa Documenters.
At The Eagle and Flyer, we value learning, curiosity and diverse perspectives. We are dedicated to equitable hiring and follow best practices to create an inclusive hiring process.
Essential Functions:
- Produce 3-5 daily news stories a week
- Develop and execute 2-3 longer‑term feature, enterprise or investigative stories a month
- Cultivate a diverse network of sources across Tulsa communities
- Engage directly with community members to identify and report on issues that matter most to them
- Collaborate with the community engagement team to incorporate resident input into reporting
- Utilize multimedia storytelling techniques, including photography, video, and data visualization
- Participate in 1-2 community events or forums per quarter as a representative of the newsroom
- Contribute to the newsroom’s newsletter products, social media presence, and engagement efforts
- Work closely with editors to refine story ideas and improve reporting techniques
- Adhere to deadlines for both daily stories and long‑term projects
- Stay informed about local issues, events, and power structures in Tulsa
Consider applying if you have some of these skill sets:
- Strong news judgment and the ability to work effectively in a day‑turn environment
- A self‑starter who can juggle multiple assignments and is open to collaboration
- Journalism experience (1‑3 years), with a track record of both daily reporting and in‑depth projects
- Naturally curious about what’s happening in the world around you, with a healthy level of flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of the newsroom
- Experience with community‑centered journalism and engagement practices
- Ability to manage multiple…
Title: General Reporter, Oklahoma Eagle
Company: Theokeagle
Location: Tulsa, USA
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