Reporter, Police Beat

Position : Reporter, Police Beat

Location : Portland, OR

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.

The Oregonian seeks a reporter to cover the Portland police beat with urgency and the highest journalistic standards, to break news and pivot to breaking news when circumstances demand, in a high-impact job within a team that leads the newsroom's coverage of major issues of the day. The team puts a premium on curiosity, collegiality and flexibility to cover news when and where it happens. The right candidate understands iteration and competition and uses a mixture of field work, source development and savvy mining of public records to add context, depth and a human perspective to stories. In addition to a demonstrated record of watchdog coverage, the successful candidate will be passionate about telling the stories of communities impacted disproportionately by police policy.

What you'll get the opportunity to do:

• Offer an engaged readership the first and best take on policing, primarily in Portland but also elsewhere in the state

• Dive into some of Portland's (and the nation's) most pressing problems - including police accountability, crime and systemic racism - with focus on equity and solutions

• Find victims, tell their stories and leverage your journalism to improve the status quo for Oregonians who are being marginalized or harmed

• Work closely with mentors and editors and collaborate with data, photo and video journalists

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field

• Minimum of 2 years of journalism experience with a proven ability for clear, engaging writing, fresh story framing and diverse sourcing

• Excellent time management skills with ability to work under tight deadlines when needed

• Skill at using social media and digital platforms to drive traffic and engage readers, including experience with search engine optimization practices

• Ability to take photos, video and audio on assignment as needed

• Proficiency in Spanish or another world language spoken widely in Oregon (such as Mandarin, Vietnamese or Russian) would be a great additional skill set

• This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events

• Deadline to apply: 05/18/2024

For more information or questions, Contact Public Safety Team editor Margaret Haberman at ~~~ or ~~~.

Position is remote/hybrid. In office as needed.

Extensive computer use required. Flexible hours required. We are a "remote first" work environment.

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers.

Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 58+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit ~~~ .

Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.