Reporter

Orange County Register

Orange County, CA, US
Base: $24.04 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Not specified, but likely requires some onsite presence due to the nature of reporting.
Strong news judgment and drive to compete
Write clean concise copy with seo headlines
Mine human sources documents and data
The Orange County Register is seeking an experienced reporter to cover state and federal politics, local education, and other significant issues impacting Orange County. Candidates should possess strong journalism skills, political reporting experience, and the ability to produce compelling narratives that resonate with the local community

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 for deep investigative pieces and cultivate sources in person and through social media.
  • The position offers an hourly wage of $24.04 plus a cell phone stipend along with medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k benefits.

Matching Summary

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The Orange County Register is seeking an experienced reporter to cover state and federal politics, local education, and other significant issues impacting Orange County. Candidates should possess strong journalism skills, political reporting experience, and the ability to produce compelling narratives that resonate with the local community.

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
  • Juggle multiple stories under intense deadlines

Nice-to-have

  • Facility with multiple languages is a plus
  • Ability to take own photos is a plus
  • Prior political or government reporting experience
  • Collaborative environment and teamwork culture

Key Requirements

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

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