General Assignment Reporter (Breaking News) - West Coast

Job Description
The Guardian is a global, reader-funded news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences’ understanding of America and the world.

The Guardian’s US edition – headquartered in New York City, with growing bureaus in Washington DC and Los Angeles – is an entirely digital operation that combines the best of the Guardian’s international reporting with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, wellness, culture, digital privacy and sports – all highlighting the Guardian’s distinctive role within the US media landscape: journalism that’s global, independent, and free.

It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to the Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.

The Guardian US is looking for an experienced breaking news reporter to bolster our reporting team on the west coast and support story-led daily coverage of national and international news stories.

Department: Editorial, Guardian US

Reports to: West Coast Editor

Location: Los Angeles, California (preferred)

Terms and conditions: Full time, News Media Guild position. 11 - 7 pm PST schedule, Sunday - Thursday schedule

Salary range: $75,000-$88,000, plus weekend differential

Key responsibilities

Report and write news stories, live blogs, explainers and news features for the national news desk, as assigned by a news editor or pitched

Produce fast, accurate and well-written stories on some of the major news subject areas, with an emphasis on coverage of politics and foreign affairs.

Work as a collaborative member of a digital-first newsroom as part of a regular seven-day rotation of general news reporters

Produce accurate and compelling daily news stories with flair, originality and knowledge of Guardian style and tone. Those stories should also have a global appeal, telling Guardian stories about America to an overseas audience as much as a US one

Innovate with new forms of storytelling powered by the social web and built for mobile consumption

Conceive of coverage in a digital way, embracing new storytelling platforms, engaging on current and evolving social‑media platforms, participating in video and interactive reports, and collaborating on special projects around the world

Balance hard-news reporting with colorful writing and live blogging skills that are increasingly crucial to our newsroom

Knowledge & experience

A minimum of five years experience in digital reporting for a prominent newspaper or website

Excellent knowledge of the US news landscape across multiple topic areas and how that news might also work for a global audience

Track record writing about US political news and major national news

Awareness of Guardian house style and standards

Ability to deliver well-written stories for web and print on deadline

Excellent news judgement and high standards for fair and accurate reporting

Ability to work with colleagues and news desks across multiple time zones and continents

Ability to generate fresh ideas and angles

Calm under pressure

Willingness to accept constructive feedback

Compensation and benefits

25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays

Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members

401(k) Match

Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental

Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous parental leave with 100% pay

Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance

Life insurance

Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.

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