Night Reporter

Responsibilities

• Report and write breaking and trending news stories across a variety of subject areas, including crime, weather and other news-of-the-day topics
• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to cover subject matter outside one’s knowledge or comfort zone
• Identify unique angles that will advance a news story beyond what other outlets have already reported
• Write engaging headlines and SEO components with a digital, diverse audience in mind
• Respect and meet tight deadlines that will include brisk turnarounds on edits for what could be multiple news posts each day

Requirements

• Two to six years of journalism experience
• Ability to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the broader newsroom
• Navigate digital platforms and stay on top of current events
• Versatility and adaptability, working not just across production platforms but also subject areas
• Juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent skills in news writing and reporting, combining strong news judgment, fluency in style and deep knowledge of taste and legal considerations
• Understand the importance of accuracy and precision
• An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaboration
• Comfortable appearing on TV, radio, podcasts and social video on behalf of the L.A. Times

Qualifications

This position is listed as Reporter in the Los Angeles Times Guild and will be based in El Segundo, Calif.

Reporters must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage.

Benefits

The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $32.90 to $43.27 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.

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