Coastal Reporter & Producer (Remote Field Coverage)

AAJA24

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 87,770,000 - 118,767,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

OPB in Oregon is looking for a full-time Reporter-Producer to cover the coastal region from Astoria to Newport, delivering breaking and enterprise news for radio, online and video. The role requires live reporting, sourcing, and collaboration with editors and social media teams.

Candidates must live in coastal counties (Clatsop, Lincoln, Tillamook) or relocate, hold a journalism degree and at least three years' experience, and be prepared for travel, remote work, and demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of full-time journalism experience.
Experience developing and maintaining a beat.
Ability to develop and maintain sources.
Strong writing, interviewing and organizational skills.
Familiarity with photography, audio, video and social media.

Responsibilities

Report, write and produce breaking and enterprise news on multiple platforms.
Schedule and conduct interviews; plan future coverage.
Record and edit material using digital audio tools; use social media for engagement.
Travel locally across coastal Oregon and related regions as needed.
Produce reports for national programs and newscasts with editor approval.