Entertainment and Arts Reporter (Temporary)

Responsibilities

• Report and write stories across a variety of entertainment and arts subject areas, with an ability to turn around breaking news, step-backs, explainers, news features, analysis, guides and, when appropriate, investigations
• Cultivate sources and contacts to aid in the execution of a range of stories
• Contribute to the Essential Arts newsletter
• Identify unique angles that will advance a story beyond what other outlets have already reported
• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to cover subject matter outside one’s knowledge or comfort zone
• Write engaging headlines and SEO components with a digital, diverse audience in mind
• Work with fellow writers, editors, audience engagement staff and other reporters to achieve department and organizational goals

Requirements

• A minimum of two and up to five years of reporting experience
• Proven ability to frame stories in fresh and fun ways
• Skilled at turning around breaking news assignments quickly on tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to file both formal breaking news coverage and features and guides with detail, texture and voice
• An adventurous spirit and desire to explore, which translates to some regional travel
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule in order to attend night and weekend events

Core Journalism Skills

• Accuracy
• Ability to meet deadline
• Desire to contribute to breaking news coverage
• A demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards

Qualifications

• Comfortable appearing on TV, radio and podcasts on behalf of the L.A. Times

Pay

The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $32.90 to $40.54 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs.