Oregon Trends Reporter: Quick Digital and Engaging

USA Today Co.; Salem, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Statesman Journal in Salem, Oregon is seeking a versatile reporter to cover statewide trending topics. You’ll produce quick-hit multimedia stories that answer Oregonians’ most pressing questions and engage a mobile audience.

You will monitor social trends, use analytics, and craft compelling coverage—from mountains to coastline—while staying flexible as news develops and SEO best practices guide your reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of journalism experience with solid news writing and reporting.
• Ability to shoot and edit videos and still images.
• Strong SEO and social media skills to promote work and engage readers.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, sources and community.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; liability insurance as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Publish two to three stories on trending topics each day.
• Identify trending news to create timely, relevant stories that spark conversation.
• Monitor social media, Google Trends, and Parse.ly to capture a wide audience.
• Track performance metrics and inform future coverage.
• Follow SEO and platform best practices to optimize reach and impact.
• Be flexible and shift priorities quickly as news develops.

Skills

News writing

Video shooting/editing

SEO & social media

Self-motivation

Time management

Relationship building

Media law & ethics

Education

Bachelor's or master's in communications/journalism

Job description

Statesman Journal in Salem, Oregon is seeking a versatile reporter to cover statewide trending topics. You’ll produce quick-hit multimedia stories that answer Oregonians’ most pressing questions and engage a mobile audience.

You will monitor social trends, use analytics, and craft compelling coverage—from mountains to coastline—while staying flexible as news develops and SEO best practices guide your reach.