Overview
The Source newspaper in Bend, Oregon seeks a full-time daily news reporter to join its dynamic team. This job is ideal for a recent journalism school graduate, or someone with several years' experience in a newsroom. A bachelor's degree and a background in journalism, media or communications is strongly preferred.
To apply, please send a cover letter that describes a news topic of interest in Central Oregon and how you'd cover it, along with your resume.
Responsibilities
Strong writing skills with an attention to both grammar and style
Ability to write quickly and accurately while managing multiple deadlines
Excellent reporting skills, including developing sources and fact checking, in order to write news stories daily
Understanding of city, county and state government structures; regularly monitoring local meetings and agendas to plan coverage
Ability to quickly form relationships with local decision makers
Creative thinker who can write great news stories, but is also comfortable with cultural topics
A competitive spirit and the desire to be "first" to report on local news happenings
Willingness to use social media and videos as a tool to deepen reporting and forge relationships with readers
Ideal candidate will have experience with WordPress, understand SEO and be curious about how AI can enhance reporting
Health and dental benefits are included and covered 50% by the employer
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in journalism, media, communications, or related field (strongly preferred)
Benefits
Health and dental benefits covered 50% by employer
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Newspaper Publishing
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