Los Angeles Business Journal is hiring: Retail/Manufacturing Reporter in Los Ang

Overview

Los Angeles Business Journal is looking for a reporter to cover retail, manufacturing and related topics. This role reports in-person to the LABJ office daily and does not offer remote work options. The Business Journal delivers a publication and digital assets to the executive audience in the Los Angeles area.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories weekly.
• Write a biweekly column.
• Write news items as needed.
• Write feature and special report stories.
• Contribute to special editions like Wealthiest Angelenos and LA500.
• Write magazine-style stories for Inside The Valley magazine.
• Meet with sources.
• Occasionally attend relevant events.
• Meet deadlines laid out by your editor.

Qualifications & Skills

• The right candidate is highly motivated, with a desire to join a culture dedicated to growth and achievement.
• College degree (Journalism is a plus but not required).
• Strong interpersonal communication, computer, editing and writing skills.
• Ability to shift to different projects and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the flexibility to work on both team-based projects as well as independent projects.
• Ability to develop sources. You will need to be able to communicate with valued sources on your beat. This will necessitate some in-person meetings with sources and occasional attendance at events.
• Strong writing ability.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• Willingness to come into an office. We are entirely in person, starting at 8:30 a.m. daily.

Experience

Journalism: 1+ year (Preferred; we are also open to recent college graduates with relevant internships)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $45,000-$55,000 a year depending on experience.

• Flexible spending account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

To Apply

Please submit resume and portfolio of clips and relevant works.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday to Friday

Location: Los Angeles, CA; In-office daily starting at 8:30 a.m.

Job type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Newspaper Publishing