Food & Drink Reporter — Eugene’s Culinary Scene

Nashville Public Radio; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. seeks a reporter to cover food, drink and things to do in Eugene, Oregon, producing content across stories, videos and social media.

The role balances quick-hit pieces with features and enterprise on the local dining scene, including profiles of chefs and bartenders and deep dives into Eugene-Springfield's food culture. You will grow and engage with readers via polls and social channels, reporting from Eugene, Springfield and Lane County, with collaboration from the newsroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of experience in journalism with a strong foundation in news writing and reporting and ability to shoot and edit videos and stills.
• Passion and enthusiasm for producing food and drink content.
• Mastery of SEO and social media and using it to promote your work and interact with readers.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, sources and the community.
• Command of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Produce food and drink content through videos, photo galleries and stories on breaking news, restaurant openings and closings and trends.
• Create interactive content, such as reader polls, to grow food and drink audience.
• Report features and enterprise on the local dining scene.
• Engage with audience and share work across social media.
• Use metrics and analytics to grow audience, engagement and digital subscriptions.
• Produce video and images in coordination with visual team for events, daily stories and breaking news.
• Work extended hours when necessary, including evenings, weekends and holidays as news happens.

Skills

News writing

Video shooting

Video editing

SEO

Social media

Organization

Time management

Relationship building

Media law

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in communications or journalism

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. seeks a reporter to cover food, drink and things to do in Eugene, Oregon, producing content across stories, videos and social media.

The role balances quick-hit pieces with features and enterprise on the local dining scene, including profiles of chefs and bartenders and deep dives into Eugene-Springfield's food culture. You will grow and engage with readers via polls and social channels, reporting from Eugene, Springfield and Lane County, with collaboration from the newsroom