Local Business & Development Reporter

Lookout Local; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, optical benefits

401(k) with matching

Stock options

Impact on local journalism

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Lookout Eugene-Springfield is seeking a Business and Development Correspondent to cover the local economy, taxes, and jobs, with a statewide perspective. The role emphasizes fair, non-partisan reporting and collaboration across a growing Lookout network in a fast-paced digital publishing environment.

The ideal candidate will build a broad network of sources, engage with community members, and tell stories that illuminate local business trends while reflecting statewide factors impacting Lane

Qualifications

• Proven, relevant experience as a journalist with 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 local community.

Responsibilities

• Report and tell timely, connected stories on assigned beats.
• Collaborate with editors on breaking news and in-depth pieces.
• Research, verify facts, and cross-check information for reliability.
• Write clearly in multiple styles, from breaking news to features.
• Engage readers and invite community participation.
• Publish at the cadence of digital publishing and respond to breaking news.
• Utilize social media and on-camera video to enhance storytelling.
• Build and maintain a broad network of sources.
• Represent Lookout Eugene-Springfield at community events.

Skills

Journalism experience

Storytelling

Digital publishing

Source network

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced

Mission alignment

Tools

Social media platforms

On-camera video

Job description

Lookout Eugene-Springfield is seeking a Business and Development Correspondent to cover the local economy, taxes, and jobs, with a statewide perspective. The role emphasizes fair, non-partisan reporting and collaboration across a growing Lookout network in a fast-paced digital publishing environment.

The ideal candidate will build a broad network of sources, engage with community members, and tell stories that illuminate local business trends while reflecting statewide factors impacting Lane