Local Editor (Los Angeles)

Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local news organization seeks a passionate reporter in Los Angeles to cover news in the South Bay area. Responsibilities include developing content for local news websites, reporting on community issues, and cultivating local sources. A bachelor's degree in journalism is a plus, along with strong writing skills and a proficiency in social media. The annual salary range is $46,000 - $56,000.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Passionate about local news and storytelling.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Innate curiosity about community issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for five local news websites.
• Report and write daily stories on community issues.
• Cultivate sources within communities for news.
• Prioritize and plan story mix effectively.
• Monitor and report breaking news.
• Promote content through social media.

Skills

Experience covering breaking news

Strong writing and reporting skills

Able to work independently

Proficiency in social media platforms

Understanding of SEO principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

Job description

Overview

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.

About You

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven reporter in the Los Angeles area to join our team! Specifically, we are seeking a candidate to cover news from around the South Bay, including the communities of Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes and neighboring Los Alamitos.

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 and main street businesses, and all the community stories in between. You believe telling people what they need to know about what’s happening locally is the most important job in journalism.

You work hard, move fast, follow effective routines — and you’ve got a great sense of humor. If this describes you, we need you at Patch!

Responsibilities

• Develop content for five local news websites, ensuring coverage of important events, stories, and issues within your communities.
• Report and write daily stories on local government, schools, businesses, crime, and community events.
• Identify and cultivate sources within your communities to gather news and information effectively.
• Determine the most relevant and engaging stories for your audience. Plan and prioritize story mix, balancing breaking news, features, and enterprise reporting.
• Consistently monitor for breaking news and report on urgent events as they happen.
• Collaborate with fellow Patch editors in a fast-moving, remote newsroom environment.
• Promote content through social media platforms.

Most important skills to have

• Experience covering breaking news.
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and understanding of SEO principles to promote content and maximize audience engagement.
• An innate curiosity about local news and a passion for storytelling.
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $46,000 - $56,000 USD, commensurate with talent and experience.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

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. Patch favors talent, drive, diversity and capacity to grow over credentials and homogeneity.

Patch Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment to equality extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and general treatment.

Send your resume and samples of your work to [e-mail]. In your application, tell us about your local news experience and your connection to LA, we’d love to know what communities you know best.