• Job Description
• _Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._
• The
• Oregonian/OregonLive
• in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a
• Sports Content Supervisor
• to help manage and guide coverage of an award-winning department dedicated to delivering interesting and essential sports journalism.

We're seeking someone who thrives at coaching and managing others while juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. An emphasis for this position will be growing our base of digital subscribers, particularly among readers interested in high school sports. We want a tested leader who can guide and develop reporters of varying experience levels. We expect this person will work collaboratively and collegially with staff to produce breaking news and elevate daily and enterprise coverage. The supervisor will also work with our Sports Editor to refine how we tell and deliver stories, meeting readers where they are. Core coverage areas for The Oregonian/OregonLive sports section include the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers, the Portland Trail Blazers, high school sports and the business and culture of women's sports, including the Portland Fire. We're looking for someone with solid editing skills, sound knowledge of Oregon sports and a can-do attitude. Experience producing social media, video and podcast content is a big plus.

• What you'll be doing:
• + Plan coverage and manage reporters + Push reporters to balance high-interest, high-growth content with in-depth exclusives that drive subscriptions + Guide story selection and edit a steady flow of work, from game coverage to profiles to enterprise projects + Collaborate closely with social media, newsletters and visuals teams to grow audience and engagement + Stay current on media trends to help the team find and engage audiences on emerging platforms + Provide regular and constructive feedback to staff; work collaboratively with the Sports Editor and others to develop individual goals and personal development plans for employees •The ideal candidate has the following:•+ At least 1 year of management experience or 3+ years in sports journalism with demonstrated leadership skills + Superb news judgment, ethics and story instincts + Strong headline writing, line-editing and copy-editing skills + A sense of urgency around breaking news + Ability to work nights and weekends based on sports schedules + Excellent organizational and communication skills; comfort managing in a hybrid work environment + Ability to juggle multiple stories and collaborate across departments + A demonstrated ability to reflect underrepresented communities in sports coverage + Understanding of metrics and how to leverage platforms for maximum reach + Familiarity with newsletters, podcasting and social media best practices + Experience working with freelancers + Familiarity with the Oregon sports landscape This is a hybrid position based out of the Portland metro area.

The anticipated hiring range is $75,000 to $85,000.

• Additional Information
• Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com . Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers. _Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.