EMPLOYMENT: Indigenous Communities Reporter/Producer
Seneca Gaming Corp. - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022Work at Seneca Gaming Corp.
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The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.Wehave an expectation that the successful applicant will have firsthandinvolvement in the Indigenous communities we serve. We recognize thedisparities of representation in media of Indigenous people in ourcommunity. We believe that the experiences of these communities must bevalued in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications frompeople with these identities.ThisReporter/Producer produces high quality enterprise and breaking newsstories for OPB that appear on multiple platforms and consistently meetdaily deadlines, as well as ethical, technical, legal and aesthetic sta ndards.This involves daily research, writing, online filing, photography,voicing and production. The bulk of this reporter/producer’snewsgathering efforts will focus
coverageof Indigenous communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington, includingboth day to day life and culture within the Pacific Northwest’sIndigenous populations and the impact broader topics have on Tribalcommunities. This reporter will be part of the OPB news department’sregional team.Responsibilities80%- The reporter/producer reports, writes and produces breaking andenterprise news stories on multiple platforms, including audio anddigital with a focus on Indigenous communities in Oregon and SouthwestWashington.5%- Participate in local news programming by appearing as a guest onshows like Think Out Loud or being debriefed by an on-air host. Supportefforts to include other local voices in OPB’s on-air programming.5% - Produces reports for national news programs and newscasts, as assigned and with approval of supervising editor.10%- Other duties as assigned, including participating in outreachfunctions and working collaboratively with journalists from other newsorganizations with a focus on Indigenous issues and populations.Working ConditionsThereporter will divide time between an office/studio and field work asneeded for newsgathering, which may include travel to remote locations,working evenings and possibly working in inclement weather. Thisposition typically works Monday-Friday, though some weekend work ispossible. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 20 pounds is sometimesrequired. Travel within Oregon and Southwest Washington is common. Thisis a hybrid position.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’sdegree in journalism or related field or the equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience that provides the requisiteknowledge, skills and abilities for this position.3 years of journalism experienceExperiencereporting on the issues of particular interest to Indigenouspopulations or familiarity with those topics through professional orlived experience.Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines on multiple platforms.Strong writing and interviewing skills.Familiarity with photography, audio, video and social media in the presentation of news stories.Commitment to high ethical standards in reporting.Ability to file live reports and participate in breaking news.Enthusiasm for the mission of OPB.Enthusiasm for the changing news production environment and the tools and software used to facilitate our work.Preferred QualificationsExperience using digital audio recording and editing equipment.Experience covering a reporting beat and developing and maintaining sources.Bilingual in English and another language.An eye for diverse voices and sources in stories.Photography or video production skills.Additional InformationThis position reports to Managing Editor and is benefits eligible.Theprobable hiring range for this nonexempt position is between $28.85 and$35.24 per hour, depending on qualifications, which is the equivalentof $60,000-73,300 annually.Thisposition requires a valid driver's license and will requires consent toOPB conducting a driving record check. Employees will not be allowed touse a company or personal vehicle for work purposes without completionand satisfactory results of this check.Did you see that we are hiring another reporter position Please visit OPB's careers page to check out the Bend Reporter/Producer opportunity.How to ApplyFor application instructions, please visit OPB's careers page .You will be asked to create an account, upload your cover letter andresume and answer a few position related questions. Once you click"submit” you cannot make changes to your application.Your application materials are due by 8:59 PM Pacific Time on January 2, 2024.Welcome to Pechanga.net, created in 1998 by Victor Rocha as a news resource for his tribe, the Pechanga Band of Indians. Our platform is dedicated to fostering a deeperunderstanding of the politics and policies of tribal gaming. As a leading source for news and analysis, we aim to educate and empower Native American tribes involved in tribal gaming and beyond. Our commitment to highlighting the challenges and developments within tribal gamingunderscores our mission to support and contribute to its growth andsuccess. Join us at Pechanga.net, where tribalgaming is at the heart of our conversation.
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