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OverviewThe Source newspaper in Bend, Oregon seeks a full-time daily news reporter to join its dynamic team. This job is ideal for a recent journalism school graduate, or someone with several years'' experience in a newsroom. A bachelor''s degree and a background in journalism, media or communications is strongly preferred.To apply, please send a cover letter that describes a news topic of interest in Central Oregon and how you''d cover it, along with your resume.ResponsibilitiesStrong writing skills with an attention to both grammar and styleAbility to write quickly and accurately while managing multiple deadlinesExcellent reporting skills, including developing sources and fact checking, in order to write news stories dailyUnderstanding of city, county and state government structures; regularly monitoring local meetings and agendas to plan coverageAbility to quickly form relationships with local decision makersCreative thinker who can write great news stories, but is also comfortable with cultural topicsA competitive spirit and the desire to be "first" to report on local news happeningsWillingness to use social media and videos as a tool to deepen reporting and forge relationships with readersIdeal candidate will have experience with WordPress, understand SEO and be curious about how AI can enhance reportingHealth and dental benefits are included and covered 50% by the employerQualificationsBachelor''s degree in journalism, media, communications, or related field (strongly preferred)BenefitsHealth and dental benefits covered 50% by employerSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustriesNewspaper Publishing#J-18808-Ljbffr