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Coastal Reporter-Producer at Oregon Public Broadcasting

United States

<div><div><div><div><div>The Opportunity  OPB is continuing its commitment to rural journalism in Oregon and seeks an experienced full-time reporter to cover the fascinating and story-rich Oregon Coast. This region is one of Oregon’s most historically, ecologically, and economically interesting in the state, and the selected candidate must come with an appetite to dive deep into the untold stories of the area and the people who call it home. The influential zone between Astoria and Newport is often overlooked by larger media outlets, and OPB hopes to serve the communities there with dedicated, full-time coverage.The selected candidate for this role must live in the coverage area (in Clatsop, Lincoln, or Tillamook county) or be willing to relocate there. <span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Position Summary <span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Coastal Reporter-Producer covers breaking and daily news as well as longer-term feature stories about a wide spectrum of subjects for and from Coastal Oregon and its adjacent regions. The role involves reporting and researching, gathering sound, video, photos, writing for radio and digital platforms and collaborating with OPB’s social media team. The Reporter-Producer must meet daily deadlines, juggle multiple news priorities, collaborate with other reporters and staff across the organization, and sometimes appear on OPB’s social media platforms and as a guest on OPB’s radio programs. The work produced by this Reporter-Producer must meet OPB’s ethical, legal, and aesthetic standards. The Regional Managing Editor as well as the Regional Team Lead will coordinate and guide this Reporter/Producer’s work. Responsibilities 80% - The reporter/producer reports, writes and produces breaking and enterprise news stories on multiple platforms, including audio, visual and digital, focused on coastal Oregon. Those other duties include scheduling and conducting interviews and planning future news coverage related to the beat, recording and editing material using digital audio tools, using social media for information gathering and engagement and taking photos.10% - Participate in local news programming by appearing as a guest on shows like Morning Edition, “Think Out Loud®” and All Things Considered and podcasts such as “OPB Politics Now” or being debriefed by an on-air host. Support efforts to include other local voices in OPB’s on-air programming.5% - Other duties as assigned, including participating in fundraising and outreach functions.5% - Produces reports for national news programs and newscasts, as assigned and with approval of supervising editor. Working Conditions<ul type="disc"><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Work environment: Remote. Field work required across numerous coastal communities and occasionally to other locations in Washington and Oregon, such as Portland. Non-traditional lodging is sometimes involved. Field work possible during inclement weather.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Schedule: This position typically works Monday through Friday though some weekend and evening work is required to cover news events.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Physical demands: Lifting and carrying equipment up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Travel: Regional and state travel required. National travel for professional development opportunities possible.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Driving: Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license is required.</li></ul> Required Education & Experience<ul type="disc"><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">3 years equivalent full-time professional experience as a journalist</li></ul> Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities<div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Experience developing and maintaining a beat</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ability to develop and maintain sources</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Strong writing, interviewing and organizational skills.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Familiarity with photography, audio, video and social media in the presentation of news stories</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ability to work independently in a remote location, as well as work collaboratively with editors and reporters throughout the Northwest.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Commitment to high ethical standards in reporting</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ability to file live reports and participate in breaking news</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ability to be the face of OPB to coastal communities</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Enthusiasm for the mission of OPB</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Enthusiasm for the changing news production environment and the tools and software used to facilitate our work</li></ul></div> Preferred Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities<ul type="disc"><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Experience as a bureau reporter</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Experience using digital audio recording and editing equipment</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">An eye for diverse voices and sources in stories</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Photography or video production skills</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A demonstrated interest in following stories over time</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Community engagement experience. </li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Bilingual in English and another language, such as Spanish or Russian, which includes the ability to fluently speak, read, and write in both languages.</li></ul> Additional Information<ul type="disc"><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This full time, regular status position reports to the Regional Managing Editor, and is benefits eligible.</li><li style="margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This role is represented by SAG-AFTRA and pay rates are bargained with the union. The rate for this non-exempt role is $36.09/hour. Premiums are available for second language skills and experience.</li></ul> Application Instructions<ul type="disc"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" data-pasted="true">Click "Apply" at the bottom of the screen.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" data-pasted="true">You will best asked to create an account, upload your cover letter and resume, and answer a few required position-related questions.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you have any trouble with your application, please reach out to <a href="mailto:hr@opb.org" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; color: rgb(50, 79, 165); outline: none; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">hr@opb.org</a>.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; margin-left: 0in; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; font-weight: 700;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;">The deadline for your application will be Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 8:59pm Pacific Time.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>

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Coastal Reporter-Producer

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Coastal Reporter-Producer

Oregon Public Broadcasting

Full Time

1 weeks ago

The Opportunity OPB is continuing its commitment to rural journalism in Oregon and seeks an experienced full-time reporter to cover the fascinating and story-rich Oregon Coast.

United States

Engineering

Mid

Journalism

Reporting

audio production

+5 more

Job Description

The Opportunity

OPB is continuing its commitment to rural journalism in Oregon and seeks an experienced full-time reporter to cover the fascinating and story-rich Oregon Coast. This region is one of Oregon’s most historically, ecologically, and economically interesting in the state, and the selected candidate must come with an appetite to dive deep into the untold stories of the area and the people who call it home. The influential zone between Astoria and Newport is often overlooked by larger media outlets, and OPB hopes to serve the communities there with dedicated, full-time coverage.

The selected candidate for this role must live in the coverage area (in Clatsop, Lincoln, or Tillamook county) or be willing to relocate there.

Position Summary

The Coastal Reporter-Producer covers breaking and daily news as well as longer-term feature stories about a wide spectrum of subjects for and from Coastal Oregon and its adjacent regions. The role involves reporting and researching, gathering sound, video, photos, writing for radio and digital platforms and collaborating with OPB’s social media team. The Reporter-Producer must meet daily deadlines, juggle multiple news priorities, collaborate with other reporters and staff across the organization, and sometimes appear on OPB’s social media platforms and as a guest on OPB’s radio programs. The work produced by this Reporter-Producer must meet OPB’s ethical, legal, and aesthetic standards. The Regional Managing Editor as well as the Regional Team Lead will coordinate and guide this Reporter/Producer’s work.

Responsibilities

80% - The reporter/producer reports, writes and produces breaking and enterprise news stories on multiple platforms, including audio, visual and digital, focused on coastal Oregon. Those other duties include scheduling and conducting interviews and planning future news coverage related to the beat, recording and editing material using digital audio tools, using social media for information gathering and engagement and taking photos.

10% - Participate in local news programming by appearing as a guest on shows like Morning Edition, “Think Out Loud®” and All Things Considered and podcasts such as “OPB Politics Now” or being debriefed by an on-air host. Support efforts to include other local voices in OPB’s on-air programming.

5% - Other duties as assigned, including participating in fundraising and outreach functions.

5% - Produces reports for national news programs and newscasts, as assigned and with approval of supervising editor.

Working Conditions

Work environment: Remote. Field work required across numerous coastal communities and occasionally to other locations in Washington and Oregon, such as Portland. Non-traditional lodging is sometimes involved. Field work possible during inclement weather.
Schedule: This position typically works Monday through Friday though some weekend and evening work is required to cover news events.
Physical demands: Lifting and carrying equipment up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.
Travel: Regional and state travel required. National travel for professional development opportunities possible.
Driving: Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license is required.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
3 years equivalent full-time professional experience as a journalist

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Experience developing and maintaining a beat
Ability to develop and maintain sources
Strong writing, interviewing and organizational skills.
Familiarity with photography, audio, video and social media in the presentation of news stories
Ability to work independently in a remote location, as well as work collaboratively with editors and reporters throughout the Northwest.
Commitment to high ethical standards in reporting
Ability to file live reports and participate in breaking news
Ability to be the face of OPB to coastal communities
Enthusiasm for the mission of OPB
Enthusiasm for the changing news production environment and the tools and software used to facilitate our work

Preferred Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Experience as a bureau reporter
Experience using digital audio recording and editing equipment
An eye for diverse voices and sources in stories
Photography or video production skills
A demonstrated interest in following stories over time
Community engagement experience.
Bilingual in English and another language, such as Spanish or Russian, which includes the ability to fluently speak, read, and write in both languages.

Additional Information

This full time, regular status position reports to the Regional Managing Editor, and is benefits eligible.
This role is represented by SAG-AFTRA and pay rates are bargained with the union. The rate for this non-exempt role is $36.09/hour. Premiums are available for second language skills and experience.

Application Instructions

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the screen.
You will best asked to create an account, upload your cover letter and resume, and answer a few required position-related questions.
If you have any trouble with your application, please reach out to hr@opb.org.
The deadline for your application will be Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 8:59pm Pacific Time.

Requirements

bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
3 years equivalent full-time professional experience as a journalist
experience developing and maintaining a beat
ability to develop and maintain sources
strong writing, interviewing and organizational skills.
familiarity with photography, audio, video and social media in the presentation of news stories
ability to work independently in a remote location, as well as work collaboratively with editors and reporters throughout the northwest.
commitment to high ethical standards in reporting

Skills

Journalism

Reporting

audio production

Video Production

Photography

Digital Storytelling

Interviewing

Writing

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