Editor - Medical

Patch.com; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in local journalism is seeking a passionate news reporter to cover community stories across multiple towns in California. This role involves developing content for local news websites, identifying sources, and reporting on urgent events. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and reporting skills, a keen understanding of social media, and a commitment to storytelling that resonates with the community. Join a mission-driven organization that values creativity and rewards self-starters, offering a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Approximately 10 paid holidays a year

Training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field is required.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for local news websites covering important events.
• Identify sources within communities to gather news effectively.
• Monitor breaking news and report on urgent events.

Skills

Writing Skills

Reporting Skills

Social Media Proficiency

SEO Understanding

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Job description

About Patch

Patch is recognized as a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 1,200 communities across the United States. We are a mission-driven organization with an entrepreneurial culture that rewards creative self-starters and is committed to success.

Patch is in need of a qualified candidate in the region to help break local news to our readers in the towns of Walnut Creek, Lamorinda (Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda), Healdsburg, Petaluma, Napa Valley, and Concord. Covering community news isn't just a job for you, it's a calling. You thrive on breaking down what’s happening at City Hall, main street businesses, and all the community stories in between.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop content for four to seven local news websites, ensuring coverage of important events, stories, and issues within your communities.
2. Identify and cultivate sources within your communities to gather news and information effectively.
3. Monitor for breaking news and report on urgent events as they happen.
4. Promote content through social media platforms.
5. Demonstrate strong writing and reporting skills.
6. Proficiency in social media platforms and understanding of SEO principles to promote content and maximize audience engagement.
7. An innate curiosity about local news and a passion for storytelling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Benefits include:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Approximately 10 paid holidays a year
• Training and mentorship opportunities

Patch serves our communities by providing trustworthy local journalism, covering the most important issues, and celebrating the people and stories that make each town unique. We value talent, drive, diversity, and capacity to grow over credentials and homogeneity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equality extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and treatment.

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