Reporter

Advance Local • Portland, OR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Oregonian / OregonLive seeks a dynamic and enterprising journalist to cover Portland's thriving women's sports scene, including the NWSL Thorns and upstart WNBA Franchise, the Fire. This role will explore the cultural impact of women’s athletics, from youth to professional levels, and delivers a compelling mix of sports and business stories for passionate and casual fans alike. Candidates should bring creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to equity in sports coverage.

Requirements

• A degree in journalism or communications or equivalent education and work experience with a proven ability in journalism reporting and writing.
• A minimum of two years in journalism with a proven ability in reporting and writing required.
• An ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• A sound understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
• Experience using social media to find stories and promote content.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Availability to work weekends, some holidays and occasional irregular hours to meet the needs of various sporting events and schedules.
• Reliable transportation to meet with sources and/or cover events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in search engine optimization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover Portland's thriving women's sports scene, including the NWSL Thorns and upstart WNBA Franchise, the Fire.
• Explore the cultural impact of women’s athletics, from youth to professional levels.
• Deliver a compelling mix of sports and business stories for passionate and casual fans alike.
• Use social media to find stories and promote content.
• Meet with sources and/or cover events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees