Local Business & Development Reporter

Lookout Eugene-Springfield; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lookout Eugene-Springfield seeks a Business and Development Correspondent to cover local and statewide economic trends, taxes, and jobs. You will explore how state business culture shapes Lane County’s economy while telling stories that connect with real people in the community.

The role emphasizes fair, accurate, non-partisan reporting, collaboration with editors and colleagues, and the use of emerging storytelling formats.

Qualifications

• Proven, relevant experience as a journalist with a track record of 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.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and Storytelling: Provide timely, useful, and connect-the-dots reporting on assigned beats.
• Create narrative stories that give readers a fair, accurate, and non-partisan sense of the news that matters most to them.
• Collaborate with colleagues on breaking news and in-depth pieces.
• Conduct thorough research and investigations, verify facts and cross-check information to ensure reliability.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling stories in various styles, from breaking news to in-depth features.
• Look for ways to help readers participate in their communities and to be of service to them.
• Work at the cadence of digital publishing, ensuring timely updates and responsiveness to breaking news.
• Comfortable with social media platforms and integrating them into how we tell stories. This includes on-camera video work.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate with fellow journalists and editors to share insights, story ideas, resources, and expertise.
• Community Engagement: Engage with the community to understand their needs and interests, reflecting this in reporting.
• Build and maintain a network of sources and contacts. Develop relationships with key community members, officials, and experts.
• Enthusiastically represent Lookout Eugene-Springfield at community events and forums.

Skills

Journalism experience

Storytelling

Digital publishing

Source network

Communication

Job description

Lookout Eugene-Springfield seeks a Business and Development Correspondent to cover local and statewide economic trends, taxes, and jobs. You will explore how state business culture shapes Lane County’s economy while telling stories that connect with real people in the community.

The role emphasizes fair, accurate, non-partisan reporting, collaboration with editors and colleagues, and the use of emerging storytelling formats.