Statewide Trending Reporter

USA-Today-Co.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. seeks a versatile reporter for The Statesman Journal in Salem, Oregon. You will produce fast, mobile-first stories on statewide topics and use analytics to guide coverage. The role emphasizes SEO, audience growth, and engaging multimedia storytelling.

You will work from the Salem office, collaborating with a newsroom focused on local journalism and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism, or equivalent education/experience.
• 1–2 years journalism experience with strong news writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to shoot and edit videos and stills.
• Mastery of SEO and using social media to promote work and engage readers.

Responsibilities

• Publish two to three trending stories daily for statewide audience.
• Identify trending topics to create timely, relevant stories.
• Monitor social media, Google Trends and Parse.ly for reach and insight.
• Track performance metrics to inform future coverage.
• Follow SEO and platform best practices to maximize reach.

Skills

Journalism

News writing

SEO

Social media

Video shooting/editing

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in communications or journalism

Tools

Parse.ly

Google Trends

Video editing software

SEO tools

Job description

|Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps| USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, "USA TODAY" , and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest , a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ , supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers viaDayforce . Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. If you are a California resident, you acknowledge that by applying for a job with us, this California Job Applicant Privacy Notice will apply to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

The Statesman Journal /statesmanjournal.com , part of USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a versatile and nimble reporter to cover statewide trending topics in Oregon.

If there’s one term your friends use to describe you, it’s “extremely online.” You will start conversations and produce quick-hit multimedia trending stories that answer Oregonians’ most pressing questions.

The ideal candidate is well-versed in analytics, writing for a mobile-first, digital audience and knows what makes Oregon special.

You will look for ways to constantly grow and interact with our audience, including through video explainers, on everything from secret mountain springs to fireworks displays on the Oregon Coast.

This position is based in our Salem office. The capital city is located between the Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges in the Mid-Willamette Valley. It is about one hour south of Portland, one hour north of Eugene and an hour west of the stunning Oregon Coast.

Responsibilities:

• Publish two to three stories on trending topics each day.
• Identifytrending news to createtimely, relevant stories that spark conversation and join existing conversations.
• Monitor social media, Google Trends and historically popular topics through Parse.ly to determine how best to capture a wide audience.
• Track performance metrics to understand what resonates with our audience and inform future coverage.
• Follow SEO and platform best practices to optimize reach and impact.
• Be flexible and willing to shift priorities quickly as news develops.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of educationandexperience.
• One to two years of experience in journalism with a strong foundation in news writingand reportingandability to shootandedit videosandstills.
• Mastery of SEOandsocial mediaandusing it to promote your workandinteract with readers.
• Self-motivationandself-direction.
• Ability to buildandmaintain strong relationships with colleagues, sourcesandthe community.
• Commandof media lawandprinciples of ethical conduct.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation,andthe minimum liability insurance required by state law.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail] . Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.