Position : Housing / Real Estate Reporter

Location : Portland, OR

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

The Oregonian seeks a reporter to tackle real estate news, trends in housing and the pressing issue of housing affordability, holding state and local leaders accountable to years of promises to make inroads on a crisis that disproportionately impacts Oregon’s most vulnerable.

The Housing/Real Estate reporter will help Oregonians understand and navigate the state's housing crisis, point to solutions for policymakers and shed light on the enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial real estate in Portland.

The reporter will work on the newsroom's Business & Economy team, made up of journalists with decades of experience covering the state's largest employers and industries with a focus on accountability.

What you’ll get the opportunity to do:

• Dig into public records and data from various sources to glean new insights into the homeownership and rental housing markets

• Develop deep sourcing in the construction, real estate, affordable housing and commercial real estate industries, as well as organizations that advocate for consumer and housing rights

• Build a can't-miss body of work that explores the latest emerging trends and issues in housing and commercial real estate

• Create and promote resources to help readers navigate some of the biggest and most consequential financial transactions of their lives

• Explore how access to affordable housing affects other aspects of Oregonians' lives, such as safe and reliable transportation, employment or education

• Contribute to general business and economic coverage, including collaborations with journalists throughout the newsroom

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field

• Minimum of 2 years of journalism experience with a proven ability for clear, engaging writing, fresh story framing and diverse sourcing

• Excellent time management skills with ability to work under tight deadlines when needed

• Skill at using social media and digital platforms to drive traffic and engage readers, including experience with search engine optimization practices

• Ability to take photos, video and audio on assignment as needed

• Proficiency analyzing data using spreadsheet software or more advanced tools

• Proficiency in Spanish or another world language spoken widely in Oregon (such as Mandarin, Vietnamese or Russian) would be a great additional skill

• This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events

• Deadline to apply: 05/17/2024

For more information or questions, Contact Managing Producer, Business, Elliot Njus at 503-294-5034 or enjus@oregonian.com

Position is remote/hybrid. In office as needed.

Extensive computer use required. Flexible hours required. We are a “remote first” work environment.

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 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.

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 58+ 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 .

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 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.