Investigative Reporter

Southern California News Group

Irvine, CA, US
Base: $24.04 - $28.85 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on the nature of the position).
4 years professional journalism experience
Navigating pacer and lexisnexis databases
Crafting california public records act requests
The Southern California News Group is hiring an experienced Investigative Reporter to join their watchdog team in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on producing accountability journalism through enterprise stories, requiring strong skills in public records, interviewing, and collaboration

Job Summary

  • The role involves generating enterprise story ideas and developing sources on topics not typically covered by beat reporters.
  • Candidates must be adept at navigating public record databases like Pacer and LexisNexis and crafting successful public records requests.
  • The position offers a competitive hourly wage range of $24.04 - $28.85 along with medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k benefits.

Matching Summary

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The Southern California News Group is hiring an experienced Investigative Reporter to join their watchdog team in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on producing accountability journalism through enterprise stories, requiring strong skills in public records, interviewing, and collaboration.

Salary

Base: $24.04 - $28.85 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4 years professional journalism experience
  • Navigating Pacer and LexisNexis databases
  • Crafting California Public Records Act requests
  • Analyzing large datasets using spreadsheets
  • Interviewing reluctant sources effectively

Nice-to-have

  • Facility with multiple languages
  • Collaboration with digital and graphics teams
  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience with deadline-driven reporting
  • Willingness to travel for assignments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • At least four years of professional journalism experience
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
  • Pass pre-employment background check and MVR

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