Community Reporter - Temporary

***Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.***

**The Oregonian/OregonLive** seeks a full-time, temporary **Community Reporter** to help our newsroom expand its coverage outside the city of Portland. This role requires someone who does not rely solely on officials or institutions for story ideas, but listens closely to the buzz in the community, and turns that curiosity into useful and trusted journalism.

This position is responsible for monitoring community calendars, public information feeds, meeting agendas and community conversations – in person and on social media – to stay on top of daily news and identify the questions readers want answered. The reporter needs to move quickly from listening to reporting: making calls and getting into the community to produce several timely posts daily. They should be on the hunt for stories people are already talking about as well as those that will surprise and bring joy to our readers.

Candidates should also feel comfortable using AI responsibly as a tool to work smarter, surface story ideas, build context and go deeper on important topics.

The pay rate for this position is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour.  This is a full-time, temporary position for up to six months.

This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.

**Our ideal candidate will have the following:**

* A degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* At least one year of professional journalism experience with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling and accurate reporting.
* Ability to identify, verify and develop stories that resonate with everyday residents, including ideas surfaced through reader questions, social media conversation, search trends and public records.
* Comfort appearing on camera and producing short, engaging social videos that bring reporting to wider audiences.
* Comfort working at a high tempo, balancing fast, accurate daily updates that readers can’t find elsewhere and will subscribe to receive.
* Ability to work independently and remotely, as well as in The Oregonian/OregonLive office.

### Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit [www.advancelocal.com](http://www.advancelocal.com).

Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers.

*Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.*

*If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.*

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.