Employment at KGOU

KGOU currently has four open positions: one part-time position and three positions for students enrolled in the University of Oklahoma.

Title: All Things Considered Host/Reporter
Reports to: Program Director or Managing Editor
KGOU Radio, Norman, Oklahoma

KGOU public radio is looking for an on-air voice to greet afternoon listeners in the Oklahoma City metro area. Our next local All Things Considered host will be an engaging announcer with a conversational on-air sound. We’re looking for somebody with sharp news instincts and strong storytelling skills, who will produce news stories that air in ATC and may be called on to file national news spots and fill in on other host shifts, as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, communications, political science or other appropriate field or near completion of degree requirements;
One year of experience in broadcasting, or some equivalent combination of education and experience;
Strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style;
On-air announcing experience;
Experience with web posting, broadcast and audio editing software and equipment;
Time management and organization skills, including reliability and punctuality;
Ability to work independently; and
Effective interpersonal communication skills.

This is a part-time position with regular hours expected to be Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a total of up to 25 hours per week. The hourly rate for this non-exempt position is $20.00 per hour, with OU benefits available commensurate to the position. The position is open until filled. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

More information is available at http://kgou.org/jobs. The application is made online at https://jobs.ou.edu – search for Requisition 493221. KGOU Radio at the University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title: Student Host/Producer (Summer)
Reports to: General Manager
KGOU Radio, Norman, Oklahoma

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.

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.

Preferences include:

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.

Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma. This position offers up to 25 hours of paid work time per week, primarily occurring weekdays either 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Days/shifts are flexible. This position is temporary, non-exempt with hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.

More information is available at http://kgou.org/jobs. The application is made online at https://jobs.ou.edu – search for Requisition 492957. KGOU Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. KGOU’s broadcasts reach more than one million people in Oklahoma. We also deliver content on our news-forward website, social media, podcasts, mobile apps and smart speakers.

Title: Student Host/Producer (Fall)
Reports to: General Manager
KGOU Radio, Norman, Oklahoma

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.

Preferences include:

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.

More information is available at http://kgou.org/jobs. The application is made online at https://jobs.ou.edu – search for Requisition 492852. KGOU Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. KGOU’s broadcasts reach more than one million people in Oklahoma. We also deliver content on our news-forward website, social media, podcasts, mobile apps and smart speakers.

Title: All Things Considered Host/Reporter (Student Position - Fall)
Reports to: Program Director or Managing Editor
KGOU Radio, Norman, Oklahoma

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, communications, political science or other appropriate field or near completion of degree requirements;
One year of experience in broadcasting, or some equivalent combination of education and experience;
Strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style;
On-air announcing experience;
Experience with web posting, broadcast and audio editing software and equipment;
Time management and organization skills, including reliability and punctuality;
Ability to work independently; and
Effective interpersonal communication skills.

This is a part-time position with regular hours expected to be Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a total of up to 20 hours per week. Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma. The hourly rate for this non-exempt position is $12.00 per hour, with OU benefits available commensurate to the position. The position is open until filled. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

More information is available at http://kgou.org/jobs. The application is made online at https://jobs.ou.edu – search for Requisition 493276. KGOU Radio at the University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.