Digital News Specialist
Lotus Media Group, Llc, Roseburg, OR, United States
Digital News Specialist - Lotus Media Group
Overview:
The Digital News Specialist is responsible for producing in-depth, high-quality journalism for the
platform across both written and multimedia formats. This role will focus on covering important
community stories while creating video and audio content to enhance reporting and audience
engagement. On camera communication will be a cornerstone of this position.
Responsibilities:
Research, report, and write news stories with depth, accuracy, and clarity
Conduct interviews and develop sources within the community
Produce long-form and short-form journalism on local issues, trends, and developments
Create video content to accompany written stories with video production staff
Record voiceovers and participate in on-camera reporting as needed
Present information clearly for both digital and broadcast audiences
Balance a mix of short-term assignments and longer investigative or feature projects
Maintain consistent publishing schedules and meet deadlines
Assist in cross-platform storytelling between web, video, and radio formats
Perform other duties as assigned to support the platform’s editorial goals
Preferred Qualifications: Strong writing, research, and storytelling skills Excellent public speaking and on-camera presence Ability to explain complex topics in a clear and engaging way Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
Preferred Experience: Experience in journalism, reporting, or a related field Experience with video reporting, on-camera work, or multimedia storytelling Experience conducting interviews and developing sources Familiarity with digital publishing platforms Experience working on both short-form news and long-form reporting
Application Details: Start Date: May 1, 2026 Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 Expected Pay: $21-$25/hour To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents relevant to your experience. Salary/Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour recblid f39ro9ypi6sc2yu0uk3a4m1stk1wt3
Preferred Qualifications: Strong writing, research, and storytelling skills Excellent public speaking and on-camera presence Ability to explain complex topics in a clear and engaging way Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
Preferred Experience: Experience in journalism, reporting, or a related field Experience with video reporting, on-camera work, or multimedia storytelling Experience conducting interviews and developing sources Familiarity with digital publishing platforms Experience working on both short-form news and long-form reporting
Application Details: Start Date: May 1, 2026 Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 Expected Pay: $21-$25/hour To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents relevant to your experience. Salary/Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour recblid f39ro9ypi6sc2yu0uk3a4m1stk1wt3