Job Summary

• The Orange County Register seeks an experienced reporter to cover state and federal politics from a county perspective while acting as a watchdog on elected officials.
• Candidates must be able to mine public records, gather campaign finance data, and produce compelling narratives for digital and print platforms.
• The role offers an hourly wage of $24.04 plus a cell phone stipend, along with medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k benefits.

Matching Summary

Salary

Base: $24.04 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, holidays, cell phone stipend

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• At least two years of professional journalism experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Prior political and/or government reporting experience preferred
• Must pass pre-employment background check and MVR

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