State Politics Reporter: Power, Records & Impact

Oregonian Media Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Health, dental and vision plans

Mental health support options

Paid time off

Job summary

The Oregonian/OregonLive in Portland, Oregon, is hiring a State Government & Politics Reporter to cover a competitive statewide beat and break daily news on politics and government. The role emphasizes public records, transparency, and enterprise reporting with collaboration across the newsroom.

Hybrid work in the Portland metro area; 5+ years journalism experience and a bachelor’s in journalism or related field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of journalism experience with a track record of clear, engaging writing and diverse sourcing
• Excellent time management skills with ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to analyze data sets to find the smart stories and evaluate government programs
• Insist on compliance with public records and public meeting laws to ensure transparency
• Skill at using social media and digital platforms to drive traffic and engage readers
• Experience with audience best practices
• Comfort with taking photos, video and audio on assignment as needed

Responsibilities

• Become an authority on state government including deep expertise on budgets, legislative processes and state data sources
• Collaborate with other reporters to uncover news and report on ongoing issues
• Publicly represent The Oregonian/OregonLive in limited situations
• Regularly file public records requests to hold leaders accountable
• Adapt to high-priority events and pivots as needed

Skills

Public records

Data analysis

Time management

Social media

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Job description

The Oregonian/OregonLive in Portland, Oregon, is hiring a State Government & Politics Reporter to cover a competitive statewide beat and break daily news on politics and government. The role emphasizes public records, transparency, and enterprise reporting with collaboration across the newsroom.

Hybrid work in the Portland metro area; 5+ years journalism experience and a bachelor’s in journalism or related field are preferred.