Arts, Culture & Entertainment Correspondent

Lookout Local • Eugene, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lookout Eugene-Springfield is seeking a highly skilled journalist to cover the arts, entertainment, and culture of Eugene and Springfield. The role involves immersing oneself in the local arts scene, going beyond surface-level reporting to uncover the stories behind events and productions, and highlighting the organizations and culture of Lane County. The correspondent will act as a critical observer, finding novel angles for arts features and applying a news reporter's perspective to current arts trends. This position requires building a robust and diverse database of sources representing all of Lane County and a passion for various art forms, including galleries, dance, literature, classical music, theater, and non-traditional activities. The journalist will build upon the foundation laid by the previous Arts, Culture and Entertainment Correspondent, who has been promoted within Lookout Local.

Requirements

• Proven, relevant experience as a journalist with a track record of timely and impactful reporting.
• Strong narrative storytelling skills with a commitment to fair, accurate, and non-partisan journalism.
• Proficiency with digital publishing tools and a keen interest in emerging technologies.
• Deep understanding of beat reporting and the ability to develop and maintain a network of sources.
• Demonstrated ability to serve readers’ news and information needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s mission and a deep understanding of the local community.
• Experience and comfort with developing content for social media — including video.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, useful, and connect-the-dots reporting.
• Create narrative stories that give readers a fair, accurate, and non-partisan sense of the news that matters most to them.
• Collaborate with colleagues on breaking news and in-depth pieces.
• Conduct thorough research and investigations, verify facts and cross-check information to ensure reliability.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling stories in various styles, from breaking news to in-depth features.
• Look for ways to help readers participate in their communities and to be of service to them.
• Work at the cadence of digital publishing, ensuring timely updates and responsiveness to breaking news.
• Develop content for social media, including video.
• Collaborate with fellow journalists and editors to share insights, story ideas, resources, and expertise.
• Engage with the community to understand their needs and interests, reflecting this in reporting.
• Build and maintain a network of sources and contacts.
• Develop relationships with key community members, officials, and experts.
• Represent Lookout Eugene-Springfield at community events and forums.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Highly competitive medical, dental, and optical benefits.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Good PTO allowances.
• Stock options in our growing company.
• An opportunity to make a significant impact on and contribute to the revival of local journalism.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed