Collaborative Editor Job at University of Southern California in Los Angeles

Job Overview

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism is hiring a Collaborative News Editor to lead an award‑winning non‑profit journalism collaborative focused on health equity. The editor will create educational programming, serve as project editor, mentor reporters at various skill levels, and lead a learning and reporting effort involving 5‑7 ethnic media outlets in California.

Responsibilities

• Create educational programming and a learning curriculum in collaboration with participating newsrooms.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years in an editorial leadership role with expertise in reporting and/or editing on social welfare, equity, health, and health policy topics.
• Demonstrated editing and project management experience.
• Bilingual skills are a plus; cross‑platform skills are desirable.
• Experience in the ethnic media sector and familiarity with the California health policy landscape are especially encouraged.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range is $87,000‑$91,000. USC offers full health benefits for staff and families, eligibility for retirement plans, tuition benefits, and a central Los Angeles location with convenient transit options.

Application Process

• Submit a resume or CV and a cover letter via usccarreers.usc.edu.
• USC employees should visit the USC Careers Worklet to apply.

About the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

The Center defines health broadly, supporting investigative and explanatory journalism on topics ranging from the unequal impacts of urban design to climate change, extreme heat, flooding, and environmental burdens of industry. It offers fellowships and symposia, hosting news collaboratives for more than a decade and currently in the second year of its Ethnic Media Collaborative, which brings together eight outlets serving Black, Latino, Chinese, and Vietnamese audiences in California.

Equal Opportunity Employer

USC is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodations or application assistance, contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821‑8100 or uschr@usc.edu. USC will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.