Arts & Culture Reporter—Eugene–Springfield

Lookout Local; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, optical benefits

401(k) with matching

Stock options

Impact on local journalism

Job summary

Lookout Eugene-Springfield is seeking a skilled journalist to cover arts, entertainment, and culture across Eugene and Springfield. You will dive beyond events to tell the stories behind the scene, building a diverse network of sources and engaging with readers on multiple platforms.

You will report with fairness, accuracy, and a non-partisan lens, collaborating with editors on breaking news and in-depth features. This in-person role emphasizes community involvement and timely digital publishing.

Qualifications

• Proven, relevant experience as a journalist with a track record of timely and impactful reporting.
• Strong narrative storytelling skills with a commitment to fair, accurate, and non-partisan journalism.
• Proficiency with digital publishing tools and a keen interest in emerging technologies.
• Deep understanding of beat reporting and the ability to develop and maintain a network of sources.
• Demonstrated ability to serve readers’ news and information needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s mission and a deep understanding of the local community.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, useful, and connect-the-dots reporting.
• Create narrative stories that give readers a fair, accurate, and non-partisan sense of the news that matters most to them.
• Collaborate with colleagues on breaking news and in-depth pieces.
• Conduct thorough research and investigations, verify facts and cross-check information to ensure reliability.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling stories in various styles, from breaking news to in-depth features.
• Look for ways to help readers participate in their communities and to be of service to them.
• Work at the cadence of digital publishing, ensuring timely updates and responsiveness to breaking news.
• Have experience and comfort with developing content for social media — including video.
• Collaborate with fellow journalists and editors to share insights, story ideas, resources, and expertise.
• Engage with the community to understand their needs and interests, reflecting this in reporting.
• Build and maintain a network of sources and contacts.
• Develop relationships with key community members, officials, and experts.
• Represent Lookout Eugene-Springfield at community events and forums.

Skills

Reporting

Storytelling

Collaboration

Community engagement

Digital publishing

Beat reporting

Communication

Social media content

Tools

Digital publishing tools

Job description

Lookout Eugene-Springfield is seeking a skilled journalist to cover arts, entertainment, and culture across Eugene and Springfield. You will dive beyond events to tell the stories behind the scene, building a diverse network of sources and engaging with readers on multiple platforms.

You will report with fairness, accuracy, and a non-partisan lens, collaborating with editors on breaking news and in-depth features. This in-person role emphasizes community involvement and timely digital publishing.