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
To apply, go here.
