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
Job Requirements
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
For more information or questions, Contact Public Safety Team editor Margaret Haberman at 503-221-8375 or mhaberman@oregonian.com.
Position is remote/hybrid. In office as needed.
Extensive computer use required. Flexible hours required. We are a “remote first” work environment.