Editor/Writer

California Community Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Community Foundation is seeking an experienced writer and editor to support its mission of driving systemic change in Los Angeles. You will craft clear, impactful communications for diverse audiences and help tell our program stories.

Ideal candidates have newsroom or media relations experience, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving projects while building trust with communities the foundation serves.

Qualifications

• Experience as a reporter or editor at a news organization.
• Experience in media relations and press materials.
• Ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of Los Angeles communities served by the foundation.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit communications for diverse audiences.
• Support program storytelling and impact reporting.
• Collaborate with program staff and external partners.
• Adapt to evolving projects and changing priorities.

Skills

Reporter/editor experience

Media relations experience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

The California Community Foundation is looking for an experienced writer and editor to advance our mission of leading systemic change to strengthen Los Angeles communities. We seek a writer and editor with a strong understanding of how clearly communicating with multiple audiences is vital to the success of our programs. Experience as a reporter or editor at a news organization is preferred, as is previous work in media relations. The ability to collaborate on teams both within and outside the organization and ease in adapting to quickly evolving projects are essential. Deep knowledge of communities served by the foundation is also important.