Public Media Fellow: Emerging Journalist

NAHJ Convention; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

OPB is offering a one-year journalism fellowship based in Portland, Oregon, designed for early-career journalists. Fellows will rotate through OPB Content teams, reporting, editing for news, producing talk shows or digital content, and receiving mentorship and professional development.

Programs emphasize training in reporting, interviewing, audio/video editing, and storytelling, with opportunities to connect with staff and journalists across public media.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in journalism through some prior experience.
• Eagerness for a career in public media.
• Ability to function in a deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to high ethical standards in journalism.

Responsibilities

• Support OPB Content teams on rotating programs.
• Participate in mentorship and career development.
• Assist in planning, promotion and recruitment for the fellowship.
• Split time between office/studio and field work.

Skills

Journalism experience

Deadline-driven

Bilingual English+

Public media interest

Storytelling

Tools

Audio recording equipment

Video editing software

Digital production tools

Job description

OPB is offering a one-year journalism fellowship based in Portland, Oregon, designed for early-career journalists. Fellows will rotate through OPB Content teams, reporting, editing for news, producing talk shows or digital content, and receiving mentorship and professional development.

Programs emphasize training in reporting, interviewing, audio/video editing, and storytelling, with opportunities to connect with staff and journalists across public media.