Community sports/preps reporter, The Bulletin (Bend, Ore.)

The Bulletin, a 34,000 circulation daily newspaper in Central Oregon, is looking for a resourceful and enthusiastic reporter with broad sports interests to join a staff that covers the wide range of competitive and recreational activities for which our region is famous.

We are seeking a reporter who can cover everything from traditional sports to the offbeat and extreme, with particular emphasis on community (participation) sports and preps. Necessary skills include feature writing, event coverage, and the ability to work well on deadline. A college degree is required. Reporting experience, polished writing skills and a track record of accuracy and reliability are a must. Many of the duties of this position require evening and weekend availability.

Also important is the ability to conceptualize the multimedia components that might complement stories, including video, audio and slideshow elements. Experience using social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter, is preferred.

The Bulletin is an independent, family-owned newspaper in Bend, a vibrant city of 80,000 surrounded by snow-capped mountains and home to unlimited outdoor recreation. The Bulletin is a drug-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer.

To apply, please email cover letter, resume and writing samples to: sportsreporter@bendbulletin.com. No phone inquiries please.


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