Reporter

Orange County Register

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 able to mine public records for deep investigative pieces and cultivate sources in person and via social media.
  • The position offers an hourly wage of $24.04 plus a cell phone stipend along with medical, dental, and 401k benefits.

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, cell phone stipend

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 is a plus
  • Ability to take own photos is a plus
  • Collaborative teamwork culture
  • Comfortable using social media for reporting

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
  • Must pass pre-employment background check and MVR

Work Rights

Not specified

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