Pulitzer‑Prize Breaking News & General Assignment Reporter

Lookout Local; Santa Cruz (CA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, optical benefits

401(k) with matching

Stock options

Impact on local journalism

Zusammenfassung

Lookout Santa Cruz is seeking an in‑office Breaking News / General Assignment Correspondent in Santa Cruz County. You will be on scene for major events, verify details, and publish initial reports while developing enterprise stories across the county.

You’ll collaborate with editors and contribute multimedia storytelling in a fast‑paced newsroom. You will pursue local government, public safety and environmental stories, build diverse sources, and help readers understand what happened, why it

Qualifikationen

• Two to five years of experience as a daily news reporter.
• Ability to work independently in the field and with editors.
• Strong verification, attribution, and handling incomplete information.

Aufgaben

• Cover breaking news across Santa Cruz County, leading initial reporting.
• Develop enterprising general assignment stories across a range of topics.
• Publish timely initial reports and update as facts evolve.
• Build sources and collaborate with editors and colleagues across the newsroom.
• Represent Lookout Santa Cruz at community events and forums.

Kenntnisse

News reporting

In-field reporting

Verification & attribution

Curiosity and idea generation

Calm under pressure

Jobbeschreibung

Lookout Santa Cruz is seeking an in‑office Breaking News / General Assignment Correspondent in Santa Cruz County. You will be on scene for major events, verify details, and publish initial reports while developing enterprise stories across the county.

You’ll collaborate with editors and contribute multimedia storytelling in a fast‑paced newsroom. You will pursue local government, public safety and environmental stories, build diverse sources, and help readers understand what happened, why it