Arts, Culture & Entertainment Correspondent

Eugene-Springfield • Eugene, OR

22h • 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 correspondent will go beyond event listings to report on the stories behind events and productions, highlight Lane County organizations and culture, and find original angles for arts features. The role calls for a critical, news-oriented perspective—not criticism—and coverage of both established and nontraditional community activities.

The correspondent will build and maintain a diverse network of sources across Lane County, develop relationships with people in the community, and attend local events. The journalist will create timely, useful, accurate, fair, and nonpartisan reporting in formats ranging from breaking news to in-depth features, while collaborating with colleagues and helping readers participate in their communities. The position builds on the work of the previous Arts, Culture and Entertainment Correspondent, who was promoted to another role at Lookout Local.

Requirements

• Proven, relevant experience as a journalist with a record of timely and impactful reporting.
• Strong narrative storytelling skills and commitment to fair, accurate, and nonpartisan journalism.
• Proficiency with digital publishing tools and interest in emerging technologies.
• Understanding of beat reporting and 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.

Responsibilities

• Report on arts, entertainment, and culture in Eugene and Springfield, including the stories and trends behind events and productions.
• Develop original angles for arts features and highlight Lane County organizations and culture.
• Provide timely, useful, fair, accurate, and nonpartisan reporting, including narrative stories, breaking news, and in-depth features.
• Research and investigate stories; verify facts and cross-check information.
• Collaborate with colleagues on breaking news and in-depth reporting, and share story ideas, insights, resources, and expertise.
• Publish at the cadence of digital news and provide timely updates in response to breaking news.
• Develop content for social media, including video.
• Engage with the community to understand its needs and interests and reflect them in reporting.
• Build and maintain a diverse network of sources and contacts, and develop relationships with community members, officials, and experts.
• Represent Lookout Eugene-Springfield at community events and forums.
• Look for ways to help readers participate in their communities and provide service to them.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Highly competitive medical, dental, and optical benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Good PTO allowances.
• Stock options.
• Opportunity to contribute to the revival of local journalism and make a significant impact.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

What This Job Offers

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