Data-Driven State Politics Reporter: Hold Power to Account

Advance Ohio; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

The Oregonian/OregonLive is hiring a State Government & Politics Reporter in Portland, OR. You will cover state government, elections, the Legislature, and agencies, using public records to illuminate accountability and transparency.

Join a newsroom focused on enterprise reporting, work with another state politics reporter, and report on issues affecting Oregonians. Hybrid work in the Portland metro area with travel to the Oregon Capitol as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of journalism experience with clear, engaging writing and diverse sourcing.
• Experience with or willingness to learn audience best practices.
• Comfort with taking photos, video and audio on assignment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Become an authority on state government with deep expertise on budgets and legislative processes.
• Collaborate with other reporters to uncover news and report on ongoing issues.
• Represent The Oregonian/OregonLive in limited situations on political debates or national programs.
• Regularly file public records requests to hold leaders accountable.
• Show curiosity and flexibility when news demands pivot to priority events.

Skills

Public records proficiency

Diverse sourcing

Data analysis

Social media

Deadline-driven

Language awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Public records databases

Job description

The Oregonian/OregonLive is hiring a State Government & Politics Reporter in Portland, OR. You will cover state government, elections, the Legislature, and agencies, using public records to illuminate accountability and transparency.

Join a newsroom focused on enterprise reporting, work with another state politics reporter, and report on issues affecting Oregonians. Hybrid work in the Portland metro area with travel to the Oregon Capitol as needed.