Social Media Producer / Visual Journalist

Job Description

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.

One day you might be at your computer, posting the news of day to reach our growing audience. The next you might be rushing out to cover breaking news. And the next? How about taste-testing the latest Portland culinary delight or visiting an iconic Oregon site in front of a live social media audience?

The Oregonian/OregonLive in Portland is looking for a full-time Social Media Producer/Visual Journalist with a track record of growing audience, producing engaging content and experimenting with emerging platforms. Our talented, award-winning and collaborative social media team is up for anything, and we're looking for someone with that same kind of energy and enthusiasm.

This position gives the opportunity to do it all, including talking through strategy as legacy social media platforms change and new platforms emerge. We want to be where our audience is, and you will be expected to help us be there in smart, forward-thinking ways. We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, is skilled at juggling multiple projects, thrives in a fast-paced environment and - we can't say this enough -- is game for anything.

What you'll do:

• Use social media best practices to grow audience and engagement
• Leverage social media to build the subscription base for OregonLive
• Promote newsroom content on relevant social channels, making tweaks to content where appropriate to maximize impact
• Create content to reach audiences on platforms that support alternative story formats and to engage users on established platforms with modified versions of local content
• Keep current on content to quickly react and even anticipate what will best play on certain channels
• Create content to suit platform needs and reach audiences
• Create content to reach maximum audience engagement for ambitious newsroom projects
• Collaborate closely with colleagues on our social media and visuals team to produce social cards, Reels, tweet threads, social-first videos and other content
• Engage with the audience and moderate comments
• Be flexible to work nights and weekends

The ideal candidate has:

• Minimum 2 years' Journalism experience and/or a college degree in Journalism or similar field
• Solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
• Headline writing and copy-editing skills
• Experience responding in breaking news situations
• Ability to collaborate on projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, from conception to publication
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• An understanding of metrics and how to leverage platforms to reach maximum engagement
• An understanding of the type of content that plays well on social media, and how to use various tools, including wire stories, to maximize reach
• Reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events

Bonus, but not required:

• Photography and photo-caption writing
• Video production experience
• Podcast production experience
• Drone certification
• Knowledge of Adobe applications Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• Fluency in a language other than English that is widely spoken in Oregon

Interested but not sure you are the "ideal" candidate? We encourage you to apply and let us decide.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers.

Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.