Reporter

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Orange County, CA, US
Base: $24.04 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Strong news judgment and drive to compete
Write clean concise copy with seo headlines
Mine human sources documents and data
The Orange County Register seeks an experienced reporter to cover state and federal politics from a county perspective

Job Summary

  • The Orange County Register seeks an experienced reporter to cover state and federal politics from a county perspective.
  • Candidates must be aggressive and resourceful watchdogs who can translate elected officials' decisions into clear narratives for residents.
  • The role offers an hourly wage of $24.04 plus a cell phone stipend along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401k.

Matching Summary

The Orange County Register seeks an experienced reporter to cover state and federal politics from a county perspective.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong news judgment and drive to compete
  • Write clean concise copy with SEO headlines
  • Mine human sources documents and data
  • Gather and decipher campaign finance data
  • Work on deadline in fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

  • Facility with multiple languages
  • Ability to take own photos
  • Comfortable mining public records for deep pieces
  • Collaborative teamwork culture
  • Experience pitching story ideas regularly

Key Requirements

  • At least two years of professional journalism experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Must possess valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Must pass pre-employment background check and MVR

Work Rights

Not specified

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