Food & Drink Reporter: Eugene's Culinary & Events Beat

Gannett

Eugene (OR)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Register-Guard in Eugene, Oregon, part of USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a reporter to cover food, drink and things to do in Eugene, Springfield and Lane County. You will create food and drink content that informs our audience of breaking news, restaurant openings and closings and trends.

You will report features and enterprise on the local dining scene, engage with readers on social media, and use analytics to grow audience and digital subscriptions, working with our visual team for events and

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or equivalent.
1–2 years of journalism experience with strong news writing and reporting.
Ability to shoot and edit videos and stills.
Mastery of SEO and social media and using it to promote work.
Self-motivation and self-direction.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to build relationships with colleagues, sources and community.
Knowledge of media law and ethics.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Produce food and drink content through videos, photo galleries and stories on breaking news, openings, closings and trends.
Create interactive content, like reader polls, to grow the audience.
Report features and enterprise on the local dining scene.
Engage with audience and share work on social media.
Use metrics/analytics to grow audience, engagement and digital subscriptions.
Produce video/images with the visual team for events, daily stories and breaking news.
Work extended hours as news events require.