News Reporter (Part-Time), The California Post
New York Post, Pico Rivera, CA, United States
Overview
Part-Time News Reporter
(~24 hours per week) to join the California Post team. Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, the General Assignment News Reporter will focus on breaking exclusive stories and covering major events in Los Angeles and beyond. This role involves delivering exclusive, engaging, agenda-setting stories and covering wildfires, celebrity scandals, local politics, crime, courts, and viral moments on the front line in a dynamic city. Responsibilities
Deliver exclusive stories and cover breaking news across Los Angeles that drives engagement and audience for the California Post. Write fast, clean, and compelling copy that aligns with the Post’s distinctive voice and style. Spot stories with national resonance, especially those with viral or exclusive potential. Develop sources across city agencies, emergency services, and local communities to obtain the inside track on stories. Monitor court filings, public records, and social media for scoops and trending topics. Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to ensure comprehensive and coordinated coverage. File updates in real time across multiple platforms, including web, social, mobile, and video. Uphold the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Qualifications
1–3 years of experience reporting for a fast-paced digital or print newsroom. Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify compelling angles others may miss. High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork, and ability to win in a competitive environment. Proven ability to report and write on deadline while juggling multiple stories. Experience covering major metro areas, ideally including public safety, politics, or general assignment. Proven experience with WordPress or similar CMS is highly preferred. Strong sourcing skills and a relentless approach to newsgathering. Proficiency in social media and SEO best practices. Familiarity with court and public records; ability to navigate legal documents is a plus. A competitive drive to be first and best on big stories. Strong writing and reporting skills are core to this role. On-camera experience is strongly preferred, as we’re looking for reporters who can discuss and present stories on video to extend journalism across digital and social platforms. A strong social media presence or following is a plus. Spanish or other language fluency is a plus. Location
This role is onsite in our Century City office. Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations. Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly. We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet diverse employee needs.
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Part-Time News Reporter
(~24 hours per week) to join the California Post team. Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, the General Assignment News Reporter will focus on breaking exclusive stories and covering major events in Los Angeles and beyond. This role involves delivering exclusive, engaging, agenda-setting stories and covering wildfires, celebrity scandals, local politics, crime, courts, and viral moments on the front line in a dynamic city. Responsibilities
Deliver exclusive stories and cover breaking news across Los Angeles that drives engagement and audience for the California Post. Write fast, clean, and compelling copy that aligns with the Post’s distinctive voice and style. Spot stories with national resonance, especially those with viral or exclusive potential. Develop sources across city agencies, emergency services, and local communities to obtain the inside track on stories. Monitor court filings, public records, and social media for scoops and trending topics. Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to ensure comprehensive and coordinated coverage. File updates in real time across multiple platforms, including web, social, mobile, and video. Uphold the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Qualifications
1–3 years of experience reporting for a fast-paced digital or print newsroom. Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify compelling angles others may miss. High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork, and ability to win in a competitive environment. Proven ability to report and write on deadline while juggling multiple stories. Experience covering major metro areas, ideally including public safety, politics, or general assignment. Proven experience with WordPress or similar CMS is highly preferred. Strong sourcing skills and a relentless approach to newsgathering. Proficiency in social media and SEO best practices. Familiarity with court and public records; ability to navigate legal documents is a plus. A competitive drive to be first and best on big stories. Strong writing and reporting skills are core to this role. On-camera experience is strongly preferred, as we’re looking for reporters who can discuss and present stories on video to extend journalism across digital and social platforms. A strong social media presence or following is a plus. Spanish or other language fluency is a plus. Location
This role is onsite in our Century City office. Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations. Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly. We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet diverse employee needs.
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