Job description
The Oregonian/OregonLive is looking for a curious and driven reporter to tell the stories of Oregonians and the environment. The focus will be the effects of climate change in the Portland metro area, especially through an equity lens. This reporter will deliver a mix of compelling daily stories as well as breaking news on life-threatening weather, such as heat waves, wildfires and flooding.The environment reporter will also delve into watchdog stories that help readers understand crises unfolding in real time, hold lawmakers accountable for their climate policies and share examples of solutions found in other major cities. While this beat will generally focus on the Portland area, there’s room for stories on issues experienced by those living in rural parts of the state or along the Oregon Coast. This reporter will seek out stories of disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities.
The Oregonian is a highly collaborative and supportive newsroom that holds twice-daily discussions on how our journalists can better reflect the diversity of Oregon in our reporting and writing. It is essential to accurately and respectfully reflect diverse populations in our state, and we strive to learn and improve on those goals each day.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Minimum of 3 years of journalism experience with a track record of clear, engaging writing, fresh story framing and diverse sourcing
- Excellent time management skills with ability to work under tight deadlines when needed
- Ability to level a critical eye on all stakeholders, from big business and utilities to environmental advocacy groups in search of the true extent of climate issues and how they affect our communities
- Inclination and ability to insist on compliance with public records and public meeting laws to provide readers maximum transparency on local governments’ performance
- Skill at using social media and digital platforms to drive traffic and engage readers
- Demonstrated capability to capitalize on high-value topics
- Fluency in Spanish or other language is a plus
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