Reporter

Location: Bend, OR - Central Oregon Daily
Type: Full-Time

Central Oregon Daily News is seeking a dynamic Reporter to join our team! In this role, you’ll deliver engaging stories that matter most to our viewers—covering both general assignments and in-depth features that inform and inspire our community.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling and knowledgeable across a wide range of topics, including current events, education, business, social trends, community service, and the unique people and places that make Central Oregon special.

As a Reporter, you’ll have the opportunity to craft stories from the studio and out in the field, bringing local news to life in a way that resonates with our audience.

• Research, develop, and report on stories that our viewers want and need to know.
• Cover a variety of topics relevant to Central Oregon, from breaking news to feature pieces.
• Deliver reports both on-camera in the studio and on location in the field.
• Build strong connections within the community to uncover impactful stories.

• Strong news judgment and ability to identify stories that matter to local audiences.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to changing news environments.
• Familiarity with Central Oregon’s culture, issues, and community is a plus.

Ready to make an impact? Join us in telling the stories that shape Central Oregon. Apply today!

• Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances. May also include the following:
  • Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organizations, the general public, etc;
  • Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases and other media;
  • Attending press conferences and asking questions;
  • Attending a variety of events, such as council meetings, sporting events, talent contests, etc;
  • Answering the phones and reacting to topical stories that matter to our viewers.
• Working closely with the broadcast team, photographers and editors and producers. Writing and editorial judgement for live and recorded daily content. Also, to include:

  • Producing concise and accurate copy and to adhering to strict deadlines.

  • Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts.

  • Receive assignments and contribute to story ideas and development.

  • Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time/space requirements, and within editorial style guidelines.

• Recording/editing interviews using technical camera and computer equipment.
• Submitting copy for the digital publication of all stories completed as assigned.
• ‘Live’ online reporting or real-time social media blogging when covering important events. Adaption of stories to On-line and web platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree (or higher)
  -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 1+ years of newsroom, journalism and/or on-camera storytelling experience.

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated writing and editorial judgement experience.
• Familiar with newsroom producing software
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot computers preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office & Apple computers.
• Ability to professionally interact with customers and co-workers; strong verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of broadcast cameras and how to operate them.
• Basic non-linear editing skills. Final Cut, Adobe Premier, Avid, or similar.
• Must be reliable and motivated to fulfill obligations; ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to analyze situations and use logic to address issues; careful attention to details.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as a part of a regular schedule and/or dictated by business needs
• Strong work ethic with an emphasis on team commitment.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record (supplied by applicant)
• Successful criminal background check is required
• Final applicants are required to take and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test within 48 hours of notification.

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