Reporter

Orange County Register

Irvine, California, US
Base: $24.04ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Cover state and federal politics
Cover local education
Mine public records
The Orange County Register is seeking an experienced reporter to cover state and federal-level politics, local education, and other key issues in the area

Job Summary

  • The Orange County Register is seeking an experienced reporter to cover state and federal-level politics, local education, and other key issues in the area.
  • Employees in this role are represented by SCNG NewsGuild and will collaborate with photo and graphics teams.
  • The company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays.

Matching Summary

The Orange County Register is seeking an experienced reporter to cover state and federal-level politics, local education, and other key issues in the area.

Salary

Base: $24.04/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401k, PTO, select paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cover state and federal politics
  • cover local education
  • mine public records
  • produce strong enterprise news
  • produce breaking news
  • cultivate sources
  • write compelling narratives

Nice-to-have

  • sees past outdated perceptions
  • aggressive and resourceful watchdog
  • cut through political noise
  • comfortable mining public records
  • facility with multiple languages
  • ability to take own photos

Key Requirements

  • At least two years of professional journalism experience
  • Prior political and/or government reporting experience preferred
  • Ability to gather and decipher campaign finance data
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Must be available for shift work

Work Rights

Not specified

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