Content Supervisor - Express News Team

Job Summary

The Oregonian/OregonLive seeks an experienced Content Supervisor to oversee the Express News reporters and assist in leading the broader Public Safety Team. The Express team covers breaking crime and community news, while the Public Safety team focuses on deep coverage of crime and the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily reporting by assigning, editing, and publishing breaking news with speed, accuracy, and strong news judgment, guiding iterative updates as stories develop.
• Steer explanatory and narrative work by coaching reporters to identify the stories that merit deeper digging and to deliver pieces that give readers context and a human perspective on events in the metro area.
• Develop staff to draw out the best work from a talented mix of early-career and experienced journalists.
• Provide direct feedback that sharpens reporting, writing, sourcing, and story framing.
• Bring creativity by encouraging smart risk-taking in story forms and in how we convey information to readers, including responsible use of emerging tools.
• Share coverage planning and shift coordination with the Public Safety/Express editor, and step in to keep the team running smoothly when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of management experience or 3+ years of professional newsroom experience with demonstrated leadership skills, including editing.
• Strong understanding of best practices in digital journalism, including effective presentation and headlines.
• Clear sense for stories: what matters now, what will matter next, and what deserves more attention.
• Calm, confident leadership in fast-moving situations; high standards for accuracy, fairness, and urgency.
• Prior experience coaching journalists to do their best work will give you a head start.
• A strong understanding of public records and data, and how they can elevate both breaking and enterprise coverage is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience covering breaking crime and community news.
• Experience with explanatory and narrative journalism.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of reporters.
• Strong news judgment and storytelling skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $65,000-$80,000 annually. This role requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover breaking news and events.

Pay

$65,000 - $80,000 annually

Schedule

N/A