Journalist

• Develop original, data-driven story ideas that are timely, relevant, and useful to consumers
• Research credible data sources and evaluate whether story ideas can be supported by reliable data
• Develop clear, defensible methodologies for analyzing data and measuring covered topics
• Interpret datasets to identify trends, comparisons, outliers, and other findings
• Assess what data does and does not support, including limitations
• Bring findings to life through charts, maps, tables, rankings, and other data visualizations
• Turn research and data findings into editorial direction, story angles, outlines, key findings, and guidance for freelance writers
• Coordinate with data analysts and freelance writers throughout production
• Review and quality-assure analysts’ work, including source data, calculations, formulas, methodologies, and final results
• Review writer drafts for story structure, research direction, and key findings
• Manage multiple projects, stages, deadlines, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with editors, designers, Digital PR teammates, and other stakeholders from concept through publication
• Identify opportunities to use AI and automation in research, analysis, QA, and production workflows
• Build, test, and improve AI-assisted or automated workflows for repetitive production tasks
• Experiment with tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
• Document successful workflows and help integrate them into team production
• Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and independently validate data, calculations, sources, and findings
• Monitor consumer trends, news, emerging datasets, and data-storytelling approaches
• Frame research findings for consumers and journalists
• Contribute ideas to improve research, production, storytelling, and visual presentation
• Use performance results and team feedback to improve future data-driven projects

Data Journalist, AI & Automation

• Cover Americans’ changing health habits
• Examine the country’s virtues and vices related to eating well, exercising, sleeping, smoking, drinking, and indulgence
• Go beyond service-style analysis or debunking to examine the changing definition of a healthy life in the United States
• Monitor emerging developments in health and wellness
• Assess claims from experts and self-anointed experts seeking influence
• Parse scientific research and report on shifting policies
• Access and develop relationships with influential figures and sources
• Generate and pitch story ideas
• Report on pressing news and produce landmark longer-term projects
• Contribute to major topics and news events

Staff Writer

• Report on the intersection of technology and consumer culture
• Cover e-commerce and retail, the influencer economy, marketing, travel, and related topics
• Investigate companies and platforms shaping online shopping
• Analyze trendy products and status symbols
• Explore the logistics of how products reach consumers
• Generate original story ideas for a general audience
• Move quickly on breaking stories and conduct in-depth reporting when appropriate
• Write clearly and stylishly on deadline
• Produce engaging magazine journalism across a wide-ranging beat

• Research and craft compelling stories following editorial and AP style standards for print and digital platforms
• Follow leads and respond quickly to breaking news
• Find, research, and tell stories tailored to the editor’s needs and target audience
• Cover local politics, public safety, education, community events, and other current events
• Develop sources and partnerships within local and surrounding communities
• Contact and interview sources; research tips and leads
• Apply sound editorial judgment, relevant law, codes of practice, and ethical principles
• Create timely content and unique story ideas to drive digital memberships and reader engagement
• Collaborate with digital teams and use story metrics, publishing tools, and technology to improve online content
• Collaborate with team members and other Forum Communications Company departments and locations
• Contribute to digital initiatives and share/promote content through social media
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Reporter

• Scan, pitch, and write fashion news stories covering brand launches, collaborations, and celebrity style looks
• Write original reported stories encompassing service-driven and trend themes
• Write 7–10 350- to 500-word stories per week from pitches and assignments
• Stay up-to-date on the latest fashion trends and buzzy brands
• Manage ongoing assignments, including conducting interviews and follow-ups
• Juggle multiple stories with short turnarounds and longer leads

Part-Time News Writer

• Produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news production content for all platforms
• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Review and evaluate notes to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories
• Gather information through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitch stories to news managers and news producers relevant to the local community
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Check reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or fit time requirements
• Shoot and edit news events and news reports
• Produce and present reports for all platforms
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Multimedia Journalist – Reporter

• Report, write and produce breaking and enterprise news stories on audio, visual and digital platforms focused on coastal Oregon
• Cover breaking and daily news and longer-term feature stories across a wide range of subjects
• Research stories, schedule and conduct interviews, and plan future beat coverage
• Gather sound, video and photos
• Record and edit material using digital audio tools
• Use social media for information gathering and engagement
• Collaborate with OPB’s social media team and reporters and staff across the organization
• Participate in local news programming as a guest on radio shows and podcasts or be debriefed by an on-air host
• Support inclusion of other local voices in on-air programming
• Produce reports for national news programs and newscasts as assigned
• Participate in fundraising and outreach functions
• Meet daily deadlines and manage multiple news priorities
• Work under the guidance of the Regional Managing Editor and Regional Team Lead
• Travel across coastal communities and occasionally to other locations in Oregon and Washington

Coastal Reporter – Producer

• Co-manage News Desk operations Sunday-Thursday, including a Monday night shift
• Collaborate with the Managing Editor, News and the early shift Deputy Managing Editor, News
• Run afternoon news budget meetings in the Managing Editor’s absence
• Coordinate daily news editing for accuracy, tight writing, breaking news deadlines and best practices
• Collaborate with enterprise desk editors on deeper reporting, background and daily coverage priorities
• Oversee the daily story budget and identify top story lines for emphasis across all platforms
• Assign reporters, photographers, videographers and graphics team members to major stories
• Guide planned and evergreen coverage across various coverage areas
• Work with audio, audience and visual teams to maximize story reach, engagement and service
• Create stories and assets for Sun-Times wire clients across platforms
• Supervise assistant city editors and general assignment reporters, coaching and developing them
• Mentor and train reporters, including interns
• Oversee News Desk scheduling of reporters and editors
• Improve editorial excellence, workplace culture and impact
• Promote diversity, inclusion and equity

Deputy Managing Editor, News Desk

• Develop and execute enterprise content daily
• Cover breaking news when assigned
• Shoot, write, and edit packages for daily newscasts
• Work with news managers and producers to develop stories
• Produce content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and other social media platforms
• Execute stories from start to finish
• Bring original story ideas to the team and tell local South Florida stories
• Perform other duties as assigned

MSJ, Reporter

• Cover local government, business, community issues, breaking news, crime, and public safety
• Produce clear, engaging stories for digital and print platforms
• Develop enterprise, context-rich, and investigative stories
• Cover evening or nighttime public meetings periodically and file quick-turn stories under tight deadlines
• Use photos, videos, live updates, and other digital tools for storytelling
• Collaborate with editors, writers, and newsroom teams
• Monitor local and regional news, social media trends, and reader interests to identify story opportunities