Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter I & II
OPB
Portland
,
OR
Application Deadline: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
Description
About OPB
OPB is a leader in public media, serving diverse communities of the Northwest with fact-based, in-depth news and information about politics, the environment, science, arts, history, and cultures, business, education and more. Powered by the generous support of members, OPB seeks out a variety of voices in our communities and lifts up authentic stories of the people, places, events and issues of the region, providing context and a deeper understanding. OPB’s independent journalism and programs are available at opb.org, on OPB Radio and OPB TV. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
The Opportunity
OPB is seeking two multi-platform video creators to help OPB share stories of inspiration and creativity across the Pacific Northwest. This region is home to independent thinkers, artists, resourceful problem solvers, and folks creating a better future – one community at a time. We’re looking for inspired video makers to find interesting people, and produce great content about them that connects communities – both rural and urban – through stories of creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial risk taking. If you love being on the road, exploring this vast, diverse region and meeting fascinating people doing interesting things, this role might be a good fit. If you also love all aspects of making videos, from reporting to writing to shooting, editing and sharing, even better. Most importantly, if you’re tired of doomscrolling and want to help feed and inspire the PNW’s creative side, this role could be the perfect fit.
This recruitment seeks to fill two (2) roles on different teams – Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter I, and Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter II.
More detail will be provided on each role below, but the key differences are as follows:
Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter I:
- Minimum 2-3 years experience producing news content in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Reports to Director of Product, Digital Video.
- Works closely with Executive Producer of Oregon Experience creating content for Oregon Experience, cross functionally, and other exciting upcoming video content projects.
Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter II:
- Minimum 4-5 years demonstrated experience in production, videography, editing and writing.
- Reports to Executive Editor, Arts & Culture.
- Creates content for Arts & Culture and cross-functionally.
Additional Information
- The hiring range for both exempt roles is $68,500-$80,000, depending on experience. Since these positions have different requirements for the experience level, candidates can expect that the Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter I will fall lower in the salary range than the Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter II.
- Both positions are exempt, full time, benefits eligible, and represented.
- During the application process, there will be a screening question where you can indicate which role you are specifically applying for, and an opportunity to expand upon why you’re a great candidate for that particular position in the following question.
Below you will find all the details related to both positions.
Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter I
Responsibilities
70% – Working with the EP of Oregon Experience and Director of Product, Digital Video, the video producer/reporter develops story pitches, identifies and interviews subjects, gathers media assets and produces stories in video, audio, photo and/or text formats, as appropriate to be delivered to across OPB’s multiple platforms.
- Uses media asset management (MAM) and content management systems (CMS) to plan, manage and share stories and related media assets.
- Shoots and edits video content for distribution across platforms.
- Tell stories through thoroughly reported and well-crafted short form videos.
- Provides regular updates to leadership and participates in editorial planning meetings and conversations.
- Collaborates with and assists OPB colleagues to support their efforts to both celebrate and investigate stories across a wide variety of subject areas.
- Maintains a social media presence. Stays informed on the latest social media platforms to effectively deliver relevant content to OPB audience.
- Adheres to OPB’s ethics and editorial standards. Upholds high journalistic standards to ensure that that accuracy, thoroughness, and fairness are central characteristics of all content presented.
30% – Works with News Director and Managing Editor of Visuals to develop, write, shoot and edit multiplatform breaking news, livestreams, and enterprise news features as needed.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
- 2-3 years experience producing news content in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated experience in videography, editing, writing and photography.
- Experience with social media tools such as Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, and is an early adopter of new social media platforms.
- Ability to use data to find and tell stories and to visualize data through mapping, graphics, and interactive tools.
- Strong oral and written communication, on-camera presentation & interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, and collaborate.
- Adherences to deadlines.
- Receptive to feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to uphold high ethical standards for journalism.
- Commitment to high ethical standards of journalism as they relate to writing, sound, photography, and video.
- Willingness to work within OPB’s video workflow systems, utilizing in-house tools.
- Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule.
- Enthusiasm for the role of public media in a changing journalism environment.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Experience producing professional-quality video or audio content.
- Ability to construct stories across several distribution platforms.
- Experience telling stories about creativity and culture.
Additional Information
- This position reports to the Director of Product, Digital Video
Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter II
Responsibilities
80% – Working with the Executive Editor of Arts and Culture, the video producer/reporter develops story pitches, identifies and interviews subjects, gathers media assets and produces stories in video, audio, photo and/or text formats, as appropriate to be delivered to across OPB’s multiple platforms.
- Uses media asset management (MAM) and content management systems (CMS) to plan, manage and share stories and related media assets.
- Shoots and edits arts and culture video content for distribution across platforms.
- Tell stories through thoroughly reported and well-crafted short form videos, working at times independently and other time with a production team.
- Provides regular updates to leadership and participates in editorial planning meetings and conversations.
- Collaborates with and assists OPB colleagues to support efforts to tell stories across a wide variety of subject areas.
- Helps maintain OPB’s A&C social media presence.
- Adheres to OPB’s ethics and editorial standards. Upholds high journalistic standards to ensure that that accuracy, thoroughness, and fairness are central characteristics of all content presented.
20% – Works with EP of Oregon Experience and Director of Product, Digital Video to develop, write, shoot and edit multiplatform content focused on creators and innovators in Oregon and SW Washington as needed.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
- 4-5+ Years demonstrated experience in producing, videography, editing, and writing.
- Experience producing professional quality video or audio content.
- Ability to construct stories across several distribution platforms.
- Experience telling stories about creativity and arts & culture.
- Experience with social media tools such as Instagram, Facebook, Blue Sky, and is an early adopter of new social media platforms.
- Strong oral and written communication, & interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, and to collaborate.
- Adherences to deadlines.
- Receptive to feedback.
- Commitment to high ethical standards of journalism as they relate to writing, sound, photography, and video.
- Willingness to work within OPB’s video workflow systems, utilizing in-house tools.
- Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule.
- Enthusiasm for the role of public media in a changing journalism environment.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Ability to use data to find and tell stories and to visualize data through mapping,
graphics, and interactive tools. - On-camera experience.
Additional Information
- This position reports to the Executive Editor, Arts & Culture
How to Apply
- If you are viewing this job posting via Indeed or another online job board, please exit now and go directly to OPB’s job board at OPB.org/careers.
- Click “Apply” at the bottom of the job posting for the Multiplatform Video Producer-Reporter. You will be asked to create an account, upload your resume and any other application materials such as a cover letter or portfolio, and answer a few position-related questions. Once you click “Submit”, you cannot make changes to your application.
- Application materials are due by 8:59 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, January 20th
OPB is an equal opportunity employer.