Salem Reporter

Salem Reporter, locally owned by a veteran Oregon journalist, is focused exclusively on reporting about the Salem area, delivering our work through our website and newsletters. Salem Reporter provides clear and compelling coverage of local government, insights into the people who hold power in the community and daily news about everything from community events to students making a difference. Our team of reporters is trusted for award-winning enterprise and investigative work.

Open Position

Location: Salem, Oregon

Beat: Examining school failures in Oregon’s capital city

Position:

Our education reporter is guided by one key question: Why are 7 out of 10 Salem students unable to read at grade level despite steady funding increases? Our education reporter is an accountability reporter, using data, deep sourcing and tough interviews to identify problems – and paths to solutions. This reporting is driven by enterprise and solutions journalism, giving the community critical information to act in clear, jargon-free stories. This work employs stories, graphics and video.

Salary and Benefits: $49,000-$54,000

Benefits: Health insurance, two weeks of paid vacation, retirement plan.

Moving Stipend: Moving stipend is $500.

Skills: Writing, Photography

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