Breaking News Reporter

The Los Angeles Times has an opening for a talented breaking news reporter.

We are looking for a versatile reporter with a deep interest in real-time news and connecting with our readers. The successful candidate must combine meticulous accuracy and news judgment with the ability to get stories published quickly and then keep building on our coverage. Assignments will include trending stories, sidebars and explainers. This reporter must be able to identify unique story angles and find smart ways to attack big news as well as develop deeper follows. The job will involve a mix of desk and field work.

Breaking news reporters must collaborate with departments throughout the paper, as well as audience and SEO experts, the homepage and photo and video departments. We are looking for a reporter who can pivot among a variety of topics, including national, business, sports, consumer news, entertainment and lifestyle as well as California news and trending topics. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable performing rewrite on major stories involving multiple reporters in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Report and write breaking and trending news stories across a variety of subject areas, including crime, weather, celebrity coverage and other news-of-the-day topics
• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to cover subject matter outside one's knowledge or comfort zone
• Identify unique angles that will advance a news story beyond what other outlets have already reported
• Write engaging headlines and SEO components that are lively and conversational in tone (when appropriate) with a digital, diverse audience in mind
• Respect and meet tight deadlines that will include brisk turnarounds on edits for multiple news posts a day
• Work with fellow writers, editors, audience engagement staff and other breaking news reporters to achieve department and organizational goals

Requirements:

• One to five years of journalism experience
• Excellent skills in news writing and reporting, combining strong news judgment, fluency in style and deep knowledge of taste and legal considerations
• Ability to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the newsroom
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to navigate digital platforms and stay on top of current events
• Understanding of the importance of accuracy and precision
• An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaboration
• Comfortable appearing on TV, radio and podcasts on behalf of the L.A. Times

This position is listed as Reporter in the Los Angeles Times Guild and will be based in El Segundo, Calif. Occasional night and weekend work is expected. Reporters must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage.

Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter and applicable clips to Deputy Managing Editor Monte Morin.

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