Jobs + Opportunities

Assistant Vice President, Communications

Claremont

Full time

Job Description:

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Pomona College has retained the Executive Search Firm, The Ward Group, to lead the search efforts. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: info@wardgroup.com and reference “Pomona College” in the subject line. If you are an internal applicant, please apply here.

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

JOB PURPOSE: The AVP of Communications serves as a member of the College’s senior communications team. They will create and implement data-informed strategies to promote the institution’s achievements, distinctions and leadership across owned media, as well as to local, regional, national, and international news media; play a collaborative role in crisis and issues management and acts as college spokesperson; direct emergency management communications; manage internal campus communications; oversee creation and distribution of digital content of news and events, including material for college-level social media channels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Chief Communications Officer, the AVP, Communications performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

· The AVP manages the news team responsible for web content, media relations and has a dotted line overseeing social media content. The AVP leads a team in developing, coordinating and implementing communication initiatives that promote the College’s reputation regionally, nationally and internationally to a wide range of audiences.

· The AVP also will help guide internal and executive communication plans and products as well as serving as a key spokesperson for the college for media and public Must be able to quick adjust priorities and respond to immediate needs.

· Partners with Chief Communications Officer on crisis response including on strategy, messaging and response.

· Manages the editor of the Pomona College Alumni Magazine - ensuring alignment of editorial strategy with College objectives and goals as well as audience interests.

· Significant responsibilities include advancing op-eds, traditional media outreach such as releases, pitches, appearances and ad

Associate Director, Employee Experience and People Operations

At REDF, we’re building an economy that works. For everyone.

We discover and back social entrepreneurs and leaders across the United States that employ people striving to overcome employment barriers like homelessness or incarceration.

These mission-driven businesses, called employment social enterprises, value the untapped talent in their communities for the strengths they hold, not the barriers they’ve faced.

That’s why REDF invests in their businesses, so we can help push their impact further, faster. We pair our grantmaking with capacity-building support, create space for employment social enterprise leaders to learn together, and sponsor state and federal policies that help shift perspectives. Because we believe that our economy works best when it works for everyone.

Since 1997, REDF has invested in over 360 social enterprises in 44 states and DC, which have generated over $3.1 billion in revenue and employed more than 157,000 people.

The Role:

As Associate Director, Employee Experience and People Operations you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational management to recruit, develop and sustain a passionate, innovative and collaborative team of highly motived professionals. You will own the entire employee lifecycle with a strong focus on employee experience, operational efficiency, and culture-building. You will own, improve and optimize our core HR systems, including leveraging the analytics they enable. You’ll partner closely with leadership to ensure our people strategies align with our business goals.

You will manage a team of two professionals — a Senior Associate of Talent Management, and a Senior Manager of Performance Management and Professional Development — providing vision, leadership, communication, and project management, and supporting their continuous development. At the same time, you will be a hands-on and tactical doer, capable of multi-tasking and rolling up your sleeves to deliver work across multiple priorities, on time and of high quality.

This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, strong analytical chops, and a familiarity with and proclivity for systems and operations. You’ll be responsible for partnering with REDF staff across the organization, leveraging deep knowledge of HR regulations and best practices, to champion culture and performance. You’ll provide incisive analytics to inform data-driven decision-making. You’ll be responsible for designing, managing, and integrating HR systems that support scalable operations, provide relevant and quality data, and improve the employee experience.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, systems and people — someone who wants to help build a future-forward organization grounded in purpose, equity and operational excellence.

The Responsibilities:

Strategy:

· Develop collaboratively and deliver upon a people strategy aligned with REDF business objectives and values

· Partner with REDF leadership to drive talent acquisition (including outreach, recruiting and hiring decisions), people systems (including compensation and benefits), talent development (including training, rewards and recognition) and talent management (including performance management and employee relations)

· Ensure REDF’s internal practices reflect our strategy, mission and values

Employee Operations:

· Own and lead the entire people experience, including recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, compensation, benefits, and offboarding

· Ensure legal compliance with federal, state and local labor regulations for remote, diffuse workforce

· Develop and manage HR budgets, including identifying and assessing available resources for professional development and teambuilding purposes

· Refine, execute and manage compensation and benefit programs that are competitive in the marketplace and that align with REDF’s strategy, values and culture. Own the relationship with our Professional Employer Organization and negotiate the terms. Make informed recommendations on salaries, promotions and other increases

· Improve and execute talent acquisition processes that enable REDF to attract and source from a diverse, high-quality candidate pool; to evaluate fully and without bias, and to provide an outstanding candidate experience

· Develop and execute a thoughtful and coordinated approach to professional development, aligning with the aspirations of our employees and business needs

· Design and implement integrated talent management programs that drive growth and accountability, including individual development planning and support, performance reviews, career pathing, and leadership development

People Systems:

· Own and optimize core HR systems and tools, including HRIS, payroll, benefits, performance management, employee engagement and applicant tracking

· Evaluate, implement and integrate new HR technologies to improve workflows, reporting and employee self-service

· Manage and improve HR processes and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, compliance and efficiency across the employee lifecycle

· Leverage data and analytics to monitor key people metrics, generate insights and inform decisions, including those around employee engagement, development and performance and organizational culture and health

· Develop, analyze, revise and maintain HR policies, procedures and documentation

Organizational Support:

· Serve as a trusted advisor for all employees

· Create space for employee voice and shared ownership, partnering with staff to shape programs, policies and culture

· Provide proactive support in working with management / staff to resolve work-related issues or problems

· Lead or co-lead organization-wide change efforts, with an emphasis on collaboration, communication and inclusive engagement

· Support teams in interpreting and leveraging people data to promote equity, learning and accountability

REDF Culture:

· Communicate, reinforce and represent the vision and values of REDF

· Champion culture, engagement and supporting initiatives across the organization

· Solicit, collect and act on employee feedback to improve the REDF workplace

· Oversee initiatives to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, so that all REDF employees feel empowered to bring their true and best selves to work

· Act as a liaison to and resource for REDF Employee Resource Groups

The Qualifications:

· 7+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a people management role

· Strong interpersonal, communication and management skills; diplomatic and collaborative working style

· Proven experience in managing and implementing HR systems

· Proven ability to move from strategic level to operations, delivering high quality work on time

· Deep and current knowledge of HR best practices, compliance requirements and labor laws

· Strong understanding of how to use HR data and analytics to drive organizational and people decisions

· Understanding of and experience in recruiting, developing and retaining talent

· Successful experience working as part of a passionate and fast-moving team, juggling multiple projects and priorities, working in fluid and/or ambiguous environments, and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

· Warm, welcoming and approachable, with an understanding that culture is built through connection, care and consistency, and an ability to help people feel seen, supported and empowered

· Outstanding emotional intelligence, extraordinary integrity, impeccable judgement and discretion, and a passion for people and culture

Join Us!

APPLY NOW

Please submit your resume and cover letter via REDF’s applicant portal. A personalized cover letter is required; applications without one will not be considered.

The Culture

Every team member at REDF has an impact, with the ability to influence and iterate on our strategy. We balance autonomy with collaboration, leading with learning, and innovation with expertise. We listen, ask questions, and challenge the status quo and each other to uncover solutions that move us all to a better tomorrow.

REDF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our different experiences, backgrounds, and stories are our strength. We know that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace makes us more effective, innovative and agile. We welcome and will consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or arrest and conviction history. EEO is the Law. REDF welcomes all.

The Perks

· 13 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, and ample paid time off

· 16 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth parents and 8 weeks for non-birth parents

· A generous dollar-for-dollar retirement plan match up to 4% of your base compensation

· Opportunities to learn continuously by building your skills and broadening your perspectives at conferences, workshops, and more

· Competitive, comprehensive benefits package

· Flexible working schedules, support for big life events, and home office equipment for an ergonomic working space

Position Location and Pay Range:

San Francisco or Los Angeles preferred but open to remote. The San Francisco and Los Angeles salary range for this position is $113,118 – $147,546. The range will be adjusted according to the candidate’s location.

COVID Vaccine Requirement

Despite California’s movement towards herd immunity, low case rates, etc., the COVID-19 pandemic still exists at large. We have a responsibility to provide working conditions that mitigate any direct threat to the health and safety of our employees and others affiliated with REDF and the broader community. REDF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for accommodation through the Director of HR by emailing recruiting@redf.org (please include “Accommodation Request, Associate Director, Employee Experience and People Operations” in the subject line). Our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy will adapt as we continue to review our obligations under Federal, state, and local laws.

https://redf.org/job-opening/associate-director-employee-experience-and-people-operations/

Boyle Heights Beat Reporter

Boyle Heights Beat Reporter

The Role

The Boyle Heights Beat is a pioneering, bilingual community newsroom offering "noticias por y para la comunidad," or "news by and for the community" of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Founded 15 years ago, the Beat began as a high school journalism project where professionals trained students to report on their community. Today, it has evolved into a professional newsroom of journalists dedicated full time to the Eastside, and is a trusted primary news source and was recently integrated into the Los Angeles Local News Initiative.

We are seeking a tenacious and experienced reporter who is committed to strengthening the community by providing daily, high-quality news that connects neighbors and holds local government accountable. The ideal candidate has experience in daily news production and community engagement.

This role is ideal for a journalist who is passionate about public service reporting that matters most to our readers. You will work with the Boyle Heights Beat editor to set local reporting agendas, identifying key themes and areas that need further investigation, while collaborating with other reporters, editors, and producers in the newsroom, as well as students from our high school programs and Documenters in our civic engagement program.

You'll be responsible for general assignment stories, which could include quick-turn breaking news, community member profiles, "explainer" pieces on how local government works, information-resource posts, as well as other features and investigations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The organization

The Los Angeles Local News Initiative is a nonprofit startup dedicated to revitalizing local journalism in Los Angeles. We're building a new model for community-focused news that connects neighborhood-level reporting with broader regional issues. Our approach combines dedicated community newsrooms with a central hub that amplifies local stories, identifies cross-community trends, and produces region-wide coverage that matters to all Angelenos.

Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.
Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.
Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into newsgathering for residents.
Trust: We believe that building trust must be a core principle of our journalism. As a baseline, the journalism we support must be accurate, independent, unbiased, non-partisan, and a trusted source of shared facts by the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities

Reporting and Content Creation

Report and write several stories per week, including breaking news, in-depth features, and service-oriented pieces
Attend and report on local government meetings and other community gatherings
Contribute to and maintain editorial planning calendars
Cultivate sources throughout the wider community
Serve as an accessible, leading source of information for Boyle Heights and East L.A. residents
Write with authority, speed, clarity, and accuracy
Fact-check articles across various formats, including features, news stories, and analysis pieces
Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and journalistic rigor when meeting tight deadlines
Collaborate with the community engagement and audience teams to find creative ways to reach and serve as many parts of the community as possible, including through live events and other in-person engagements, text services, and email newsletters
Collaborate with the editorial team to help shape the overall content strategy and tone in pursuit of public service and audience growth during this time of significant expansion for our publication
Help uphold ethical journalism standards and ensure all content adheres to the publication's guidelines
Represent Boyle Heights Beat at community and industry events, panels, and public speaking opportunities as needed
Collaborate with high school reporters and provide guidance as needed
Act as a resource for other team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive newsroom environment while modeling source development, source management, story pitching, and time management

Required Qualifications

At least five years of reporting experience
A track record of producing high-quality journalism, ideally in a daily local newsroom environment
Experience producing community-oriented journalism in multiple story formats that respond to different audiences
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
A commitment to ethical, accurate, and inclusive local reporting: You know how to build and maintain relationships with sources, are a thorough researcher and fact-checker, and a sharp interviewer
Ability to pitch compelling, relevant, and achievable story ideas that align with our mission, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of AP style
A solid understanding of how to obtain and use public records
Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
Familiarity with social media platforms and experience using them as tools to monitor news and develop sources
The ability to synthesize and present complex information in a highly accessible, engaging, and clear manner for a wide range of audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Personal connection to Boyle Heights or East Los Angeles
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Familiarity with digital content management and audience analytics tools
Photography skills
Understanding of SEO principles and social media platforms
Demonstrated experience in any of the following:
Community engagement
Data-driven reporting
Multimedia storytelling
Experience with WordPress or other content management systems

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $70,000 to $85,000. Salaries reflect our compensation philosophy of market competitiveness and pay equity. All candidates receive a first and best offer in line with our market, recognizing their education, training, years of experience, and level of expertise.

We are committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that ensures staff have access to quality and affordable healthcare, can save for the future, and can find time to recharge.

The following benefits are provided to all full-time staff. We consider full-time to be 35 or more hours per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premium associated with individual health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Paid Time Off: 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year for vacation and personal time, which will accrue throughout the year.

Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resident’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day).

401(k) Match: We provide eligible employees with traditional and Roth 401(k) plans. We will match up to the first 4% contributed to the plan by an employee. All employee contributions and employer matching funds are immediately vested.

FSA & HSA: We provide Flexible Spending Accounts (for eligible commuter transportation, medical, and child care expenses) and Health Savings Accounts, and we will cover the administrative management fees on these offerings.

Cellphone and wifi reimbursement: We will provide $50 each month to help cover the costs of cellphone and wifi usage.

Disability and Life Insurance: We cover short-term pre-disability earnings up to $1,500 per week and long-term disability up to $5,000 per month. We will also offer basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at 1x the employee’s salary, up to $100,000.

One Medical: Employees and their dependents get free membership to the national leader in technology-enabled, on-demand primary care.

Teladoc: Employees receive access to 24/7/365 quality medical care via video, phone, or mobile app.

‍Health Advocate: Employees have an advocate in their health care from negotiating down medical bills, to speaking with a trained counsel for mental health support, to much more.

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Local Editor (South LA and Inglewood)

Local Editor (South LA and Inglewood)

The Role

The L.A. Local News Initiative is seeking an editor who will lead one of our community publications and join a local leadership team spearheading a significant effort to ensure all communities of Los Angeles have access to quality news and information.

The local editor will manage two-four reporters, dedicated to producing stories of high relevance and interest to local residents in South Los Angeles and Inglewood, and create a go-to primary news source for the neighborhoods in this area. The editor will be instrumental in shaping our strategy to best serve the area, including web articles, social media and other media that effectively reach our audiences on their preferred platforms. They will have specialized support in multimedia production, data journalism, social media strategy, and other centralized functions.

Our approach to community journalism builds on Boyle Heights Beat, a nationally recognized newsroom that super serves Boyle Heights and East L.A. by combining original, on-the-ground reporting with curated and collaborative content with our media partners. The editor will execute a content strategy prioritizing local information needs, based on deep listening to community members. The local editor will work closely with the initiative-wide programs, including our community engagement team and a high school student journalism program that trains and pays local youth to do high-quality reporting on their neighborhoods.

The successful candidate will have strong news judgment, a passion for serving the diverse communities of Los Angeles, and a commitment to storytelling.

The organization

Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.
Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.
Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into newsgathering for residents.
Trust: We believe that building trust must be a core principle of our journalism. As a baseline, the journalism we support must be accurate, independent, unbiased, non-partisan, and a trusted source of shared facts by the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities

Supervise four reporters serving two of our coverage areas and collaborate with others across the newsroom to identify and execute impactful community-focused journalism.
Edit web stories, newsletters and other content for your areas of coverage, and ensure they are reflective of the voice and tone in our strategy, and meet consistent, high standards.
Plan daily and long-term coverage in coordination with the Managing Editor, Neighborhoods. Develop weekly news budgets and maintain editorial calendars for two local publications.
Work with LALNI leadership to set measurable targets for journalistic impact and local audience engagement, and guide your local news teams to achieve them.
Supervise, train, and manage direct staff through coaching, mentorship, performance meetings, and ongoing feedback.
Lead weekly editorial meetings, incorporating input from the community engagement team and student journalists and work with other news staff and student mentors to determine the assignments of the day.
Help to cultivate, support and edit a network of community/freelance reporters
Through consistent leadership, foster a creative, learning-oriented and productive work environment where journalists of all levels and backgrounds, including high school reporters, can develop their skills.
Create individualized development plans for staff and training to enhance skills and foster growth.
Understand and integrate our promise to practice diversity, equity, and inclusion in how we assign, report, edit, produce, and distribute our journalism.
Represent the newsroom internally and externally.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Strong experience in daily journalism; three years editing or equivalent experience, including experience managing the work of others.
Experience reporting or editing in Southern California preferred.
Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance, and fairness.
Some experience providing work direction or supervisory experience.
Experience assigning stories and editing copy.
Experience with digital news production and presentation.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong news judgment
Strong writing and editing essential
Demonstrated digital production skills
Ability to make decisions on deadline, direct coverage and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors
Ability to handle multiple assignments on deadline
Strong leadership and personnel skills
A commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
Ability to work well with others and to inspire and lead the staff
Passion for building community relationships through networking and social media
Ability to use community engagement tools/methods, crowdsourcing and digital news-gathering techniques, including curation and aggregation.
Knowledge and experience with WordPress or similar website platform
Commitment to public service journalism.
Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO strategy

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Fluency in Spanish or Korean
Experience working with diverse communities
Multimedia production skills
Knowledge of Los Angeles

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $110,000 to $120,000. Salaries reflect our compensation philosophy of market competitiveness and pay equity. All candidates receive a first and best offer in line with our market, recognizing their education, training, years of experience, and level of expertise.

The following benefits are provided to all full-time staff. We consider full-time to be 35 or more hours per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premium associated with individual health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Paid Time Off: 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year for vacation and personal time, which will accrue throughout the year.

Cellphone and wifi reimbursement: We will provide $50 each month to help cover the costs of cellphone and wifi usage.

One Medical: Employees and their dependents get free membership to the national leader in technology-enabled, on-demand primary care.

Teladoc: Employees receive access to 24/7/365 quality medical care via video, phone, or mobile app.

‍Health Advocate: Employees have an advocate in their health care from negotiating down medical bills, to speaking with a trained counsel for mental health support, to much more.

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Local Editor (Koreatown, Pico Union, and Westlake)

Local Editor (Koreatown, Pico Union, and Westlake)

The Role

The local editor will manage two-four reporters, dedicated to producing stories of high relevance and interest to local residents in Koreatown, Pico Union, and Westlake, and create a go-to primary news source for the neighborhoods in this area. The editor will be instrumental in shaping our strategy to best serve the area, including web articles, social media and other media that effectively reach our audiences on their preferred platforms. They will have specialized support in multimedia production, data journalism, social media strategy, and other centralized functions.

The successful candidate will have strong news judgment, a passion for serving the diverse communities of Los Angeles, and a commitment to storytelling.

The organization

Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.
Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.
Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into newsgathering for residents.
Trust: We believe that building trust must be a core principle of our journalism. As a baseline, the journalism we support must be accurate, independent, unbiased, non-partisan, and a trusted source of shared facts by the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities

Supervise four reporters serving two of our coverage areas and collaborate with others across the newsroom to identify and execute impactful community-focused journalism.
Edit web stories, newsletters and other content for your areas of coverage, and ensure they are reflective of the voice and tone in our strategy, and meet consistent, high standards.
Plan daily and long-term coverage in coordination with the Managing Editor, Neighborhoods. Develop weekly news budgets and maintain editorial calendars for two local publications.
Work with LALNI leadership to set measurable targets for journalistic impact and local audience engagement, and guide your local news teams to achieve them.
Supervise, train, and manage direct staff through coaching, mentorship, performance meetings, and ongoing feedback.
Lead weekly editorial meetings, incorporating input from the community engagement team and student journalists and work with other news staff and student mentors to determine the assignments of the day.
Help to cultivate, support and edit a network of community/freelance reporters
Through consistent leadership, foster a creative, learning-oriented and productive work environment where journalists of all levels and backgrounds, including high school reporters, can develop their skills.
Create individualized development plans for staff and training to enhance skills and foster growth.
Understand and integrate our promise to practice diversity, equity, and inclusion in how we assign, report, edit, produce, and distribute our journalism.
Represent the newsroom internally and externally.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Strong experience in daily journalism; three years editing or equivalent experience, including experience managing the work of others.
Experience reporting or editing in Southern California preferred.
Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance, and fairness.
Some experience providing work direction or supervisory experience.
Experience assigning stories and editing copy.
Experience with digital news production and presentation.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong news judgment
Strong writing and editing essential
Demonstrated digital production skills
Ability to make decisions on deadline, direct coverage and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors
Ability to handle multiple assignments on deadline
Strong leadership and personnel skills
A commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
Ability to work well with others and to inspire and lead the staff
Passion for building community relationships through networking and social media
Ability to use community engagement tools/methods, crowdsourcing and digital news-gathering techniques, including curation and aggregation.
Knowledge and experience with WordPress or similar website platform
Commitment to public service journalism.
Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO strategy

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Fluency in Spanish or Korean
Experience working with diverse communities
Multimedia production skills
Knowledge of Los Angeles

Compensation and Benefits

The following benefits are provided to all full-time staff. We consider full-time to be 35 or more hours per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premium associated with individual health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Paid Time Off: 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year for vacation and personal time, which will accrue throughout the year.

Cellphone and wifi reimbursement: We will provide $50 each month to help cover the costs of cellphone and wifi usage.

One Medical: Employees and their dependents get free membership to the national leader in technology-enabled, on-demand primary care.

Teladoc: Employees receive access to 24/7/365 quality medical care via video, phone, or mobile app.

‍Health Advocate: Employees have an advocate in their health care from negotiating down medical bills, to speaking with a trained counsel for mental health support, to much more.

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Head of Audience and Membership

Head of Audience and Membership

The L.A. Local News Initiative is seeking a founding Head of Audience and Membership to help launch this ambitious new nonprofit newsroom serving Los Angeles with the timely, factual, and relevant news residents need to participate and thrive in their communities.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and innovative leader, passionate about connecting local audiences with trusted, independent journalism as an essential public service. They will bring a collaborative spirit, a results-oriented mindset, and a deep commitment to fostering inclusive and impactful relationships with audiences. Energized by problem-solving and experimentation, this individual will thrive in the dynamic environment of a start-up.

The Role

The Head of Audience and Membership will develop and implement audience-first strategies to grow, engage, and sustain a vibrant community of readers and supporters. Partnering closely with the newsroom and other organizational leaders, they will design data-informed approaches to enhance audience engagement, optimize distribution across platforms, and drive membership growth and retention. They will explore innovative tools and techniques to deepen the connection between the newsroom and the diverse communities it serves, ensuring local journalism remains relevant, impactful, and accessible.

This leader will also play a key role in shaping the organization’s broader strategies to achieve financial sustainability and independence. As a founding member of the team, they will help build the infrastructure and culture necessary to support fast-paced growth while staying rooted in the values of inclusivity, equity, and service to the public.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who believes deeply in the power of local journalism to foster civic engagement and community resilience. With the support of the American Journalism Project’s business team and Startup Studio, the Head of Audience and Membership will join the forefront of a growing movement to revitalize local news in Los Angeles for underserved audiences.

About the L.A. Local News Initiative

Founded in 2024, the L.A. Local News Initiative is a coalition of organizations and philanthropists that have come together to support local news in L.A.. Guided by a community listening effort that included input from nearly 900 L.A. residents, this coalition represents a groundbreaking effort by philanthropy, media, and community organizations in L.A. to work together to fill information gaps, strengthen local democracy and make L.A. work better for Angelenos.

With over $17 million raised so far, the new initiative will take a multi-pronged ecosystem approach to ensure all L.A. communities have free access to the information they need to be more civically engaged, to thrive and to hold decision makers accountable:

It is investing in expansion of a community-centered, hyperlocal model developed by Boyle Heights Beat, a trusted newsroom serving Boyle Heights and East L.A., so that more communities in L.A. can get quality, independent news relevant to their neighborhoods, produced by people who are rooted in their communities.
It will facilitate investments to add reporting resources in the region through investments in regionwide beats and state government reporting from the perspective of Los Angeles at LAist and CalMatters, made available to ecosystem partners, and continue to rally philanthropy to advance local news as a mechanism for civic engagement
It will foster collaboration among ecosystem partners, by coordinating content sharing, and providing shared resources that will help existing news outlets in L.A. do more reporting and bring more journalism to more people

These strategies were formed following extensive research and community listening done in partnership between local civic leaders and the American Journalism Project, which included input from nearly 900 Angelenos spanning a wide range of ages, genders, races, ethnicities, incomes, professions, and neighborhoods.

Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.
Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.
Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into newsgathering for residents.

Trust: We believe that building trust must be a core principle of our journalism. As a baseline, the journalism we support must be accurate, independent, unbiased, non-partisan, and a trusted source of shared facts by the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities

Goal-setting and metrics:

Establishes and owns key performance indicators (KPIs) for growth and engagement for newsletters, social, search engine optimization (SEO), and other channels, as well as membership
Develop strategies to understand reader and community engagement habits; track, target, and grow loyal reader engagement and participation in our events and programming
Builds insightful and actionable community engagement reports and recommends actions based on insights
Uses audience data, in consultation with audience consultants, to ensure understanding across the organization and support strategic adjustments for engagement with the newsrooms
Provides key recommendations and actions that further the newsroom’s goal of serving target audiences and ensuring strong civic engagement

Audience growth and engagement:

Creates and executes search and social strategies to grow audience
Optimizes newsroom social media copy on a timely and strategic basis; works with social producer(s) and writes and posts stories to social platforms as needed
Ensures proper execution of SEO workflows for the newsroom, including training, documentation, and support
Acts as newsroom point person for optimizing headlines for article pages, social media, and SEO
Monitors search trends and local happenings to help inform coverage, making use of the organization’s social networks and tools such as Google Search Console
Provide coaching to staff about best practices on digital/social platforms
Seeks out and manages potential third-party channels for growth, such as Apple News, Flipboard, Pocket, etc.

Newsletters:

Owns newsletter strategy; works with social producer and editors to manage the production and execution of our editorial newsletter portfolio and targeted campaigns
Oversees email list growth and develops strategies to grow it
Owns newsletter engagement KPIs and reports regularly on progress

Membership growth and engagement:

Develops and executes strategies (targeted campaigns, consistent stewardship) to grow membership in partnership, with support from membership consultancy
Develops effective messaging for small donor campaigns, and manages onsite and newsletter calls-to-action
Experiments with product and messaging strategies that convert loyal readers into members and one-time donors into recurring members
Measures and reports on metrics key to conversion and retention success, and develop strategies to increase effectiveness

Candidate profile

you have:

Strong full-time experience in a digital newsroom
A desire to innovate, problem-solve, and launch new initiatives
Strong editorial judgment
Deep familiarity with social media platform usage, functions, and trends, particularly in Los Angeles
Experience managing professional social accounts, and ideally established brands
Ability/experience to work in partnership with journalists
A basic understanding of search engine optimization
Experience running newsletters and knowledge of Active Campaign and similar email service providers and customer relationship management tools a plus

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000 with a generous benefits package.

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Indigenous people, veterans, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. The Los Angeles Local News Initiative is dedicated to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We encourage people of all races, colors, national origins, ancestries, creeds, religions, genders, ages, disabilities, veteran status, sexual orientations, and marital statuses to apply.

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What to expect in the hiring process:

‍We hope to fill this role as soon as possible, though the hiring process can typically take from a few weeks to several months. We will do our best to communicate with you about timing expectations throughout the process. Candidates who advance to later rounds of this process can expect to be asked to complete a written assignment designed to help us understand your thinking and approach to the role, and you will be offered an optional prep session to ask any questions that will help you put your best foot forward in this process. We aim to truly get to know you, to help you fully understand the role you’re applying for.

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Reporter (Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake)

Reporter (Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake)

The Role

The L.A. Local News Initiative is looking for a reporter to cover the Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake areas, serving the neighborhoods with high-quality news that connects neighbors, celebrates local people and culture, and holds local government accountable to better outcomes for residents.

We are seeking a tenacious and experienced reporter who is committed to strengthening the community by providing daily, public service journalism. The reporter will be part of a team dedicated to the three neighborhoods, who will produce general assignment stories, which could include quick-turn breaking news, community member profiles, "explainer" pieces on how local government works, information-resource posts, as well as other features and investigations.

Inspired by our publication Boyle Heights Beat, which produces trusted community news for the Eastside, our ethos is news and information “for and by the community,” so community engagement will be core to your work. You will work with a local editor to set local reporting agendas, identify key themes and areas that need further investigation, and collaborate with other reporters, editors, and producers in the newsroom package your reporting in formats that are best received by residents of your coverage area. In addition, you will work with a community engagement team to host and facilitate local community events, develop relevant local stories out of our L.A. Documenters program, which trains and pays residents to cover public meetings, and work with local students enrolled in our high school journalism program.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The organization

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Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.
Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.
Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into newsgathering for residents.‍
Trust: We believe that building trust must be a core principle of our journalism. As a baseline, the journalism we support must be accurate, independent, unbiased, non-partisan, and a trusted source of shared facts by the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities

Reporting and Content Creation

Report and write several stories per week, including breaking news, in-depth features, and service-oriented pieces
Attend and report on local government meetings and other community gatherings
Contribute to and maintain editorial planning calendars
Cultivate sources throughout the wider community
Serve as an accessible, leading source of information for Ktown, Pico Union and Westlake residents
Write with authority, speed, clarity, and accuracy
Fact-check articles across various formats, including features, news stories, and analysis pieces
Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and journalistic rigor when meeting tight deadlines
Collaborate with the community engagement and audience teams to find creative ways to reach and serve as many parts of the community as possible, including through live events and other in-person engagements, text services, and email newsletters
Collaborate with the editorial team to help shape the overall content strategy and tone in pursuit of public service and audience growth during this time of significant expansion for our publication
Help uphold ethical journalism standards and ensure all content adheres to the publication's guidelines
Represent the L.A. Local News Initiative at community and industry events, panels, and public speaking opportunities as needed
Collaborate with high school reporters and provide guidance as needed
Act as a resource for other team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive newsroom environment while modeling source development, source management, story pitching, and time management

Required Qualifications

At least five years of reporting experience
A track record of producing high-quality journalism, ideally in a daily local newsroom environment
Experience producing community-oriented journalism in multiple story formats that respond to different audiences
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
A commitment to ethical, accurate, and inclusive local reporting: You know how to build and maintain relationships with sources, are a thorough researcher and fact-checker, and a sharp interviewer
Ability to pitch compelling, relevant, and achievable story ideas that align with our mission, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of AP style
A solid understanding of how to obtain and use public records
Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
Familiarity with social media platforms and experience using them as tools to monitor news and develop sources
The ability to synthesize and present complex information in a highly accessible, engaging, and clear manner for a wide range of audiences

‍Preferred Qualifications

Personal connection to Koreatown, Pico Union or Westlake
Fluency in Spanish or Korean
Familiarity with digital content management and audience analytics tools
Experience shooting with a phone or small camera
Understanding of SEO (search engine optimization) principles and social media platforms
Demonstrated experience in any of the following:
Community engagement
Data-driven reporting
Multimedia storytelling
Experience with WordPress or other content management systems

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Compensation and Benefits

The following benefits are provided to all full-time staff. We consider full-time to be 35 or more hours per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premium associated with individual health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) and 50% of the premium for dependents.
Paid Time Off: 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year for vacation and personal time, which will accrue throughout the year.
Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resident’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day).
401(k) Match: We provide eligible employees with traditional and Roth 401(k) plans. We will match up to the first 4% contributed to the plan by an employee. All employee contributions and employer matching funds are immediately vested.
FSA & HSA: We provide Flexible Spending Accounts (for eligible commuter transportation, medical, and child care expenses) and Health Savings Accounts, and we will cover the administrative management fees on these offerings.
Cellphone and wifi reimbursement: We will provide $50 each month to help cover the costs of cellphone and wifi usage.
Disability and Life Insurance: We cover short-term pre-disability earnings up to $1,500 per week and long-term disability up to $5,000 per month. We will also offer basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at 1x the employee’s salary, up to $100,000.
One Medical: Employees and their dependents get free membership to the national leader in technology-enabled, on-demand primary care.
Teladoc: Employees receive access to 24/7/365 quality medical care via video, phone, or mobile app.
‍Health Advocate: Employees have an advocate in their health care from negotiating down medical bills, to speaking with a trained counsel for mental health support, to much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Social Media Reporter (Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake)

Social Media Reporter (Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake)

The Role

The L.A. Local News Initiative is looking for a social media reporter to cover the Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake areas, serving the neighborhoods with high-quality, social-first news that connects neighbors, celebrates local people and culture, and holds local government accountable to better outcomes for residents.

We are seeking a tenacious and experienced reporter who is an avid user of social media and is passionate about engaging people in online communities. You would be a vitally important voice on a team dedicated to the three neighborhoods, and committed to strengthening the community by providing daily, public service journalism in formats that resonate with our core audiences in the three neighborhoods.

You’ll collaborate with other reporters, editors, multimedia directors and our head of audience & membership in determining our strategy for social media for our coverage areas, including analysis of which social media platforms are most important in reaching people in our communities. You’ll develop ongoing, engaging series for social media that feature diverse voices from the communities we serve to build trust, produce reported content in real time as news breaks, and source and vet user-generated content when it makes sense. You’ll have your finger on the pulse of what people in our communities are talking about, and the storytelling formats they like; you’ll be our first direct touchpoint with community members who engage with us on social media platforms; you’ll keep track of who the local influencers are; and you’ll identify ways in which our newsroom can provide value and build connections through our work.

If you thrive in a creative, fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The organization

Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.
Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.
Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into news gathering for residents.‍
Trust: We believe that building trust must be a core principle of our journalism. As a baseline, the journalism we support must be accurate, independent, unbiased, non-partisan, and a trusted source of shared facts by the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities

Reporting and Content Creation

Report and produce several social-first stories per week, including breaking news, in-depth features, guides and explainers, and any other formats that resonate with our communities
Write article versions of your reporting for the website or contribute to newsletters as needed
Attend and report on local government meetings and other community gatherings
Contribute to and maintain editorial planning calendars
Cultivate sources throughout the wider community
Build relationships with local influencers we can ethically partner with to ensure as many residents as possible have access to our reporting
Serve as an accessible, leading source of information for Ktown, Pico Union and Westlake residents
Develop content with authority, speed, clarity, and accuracy
Uphold high fact checking standards across our various formats, including features, news stories, and analysis pieces
Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and journalistic rigor when meeting tight deadlines
Collaborate with the community engagement and audience teams to find creative ways to reach and serve as many parts of the community as possible, including through live events and other in-person engagements, text services, and email newsletters
Collaborate with the editorial team to help shape the overall content strategy and tone in pursuit of public service and audience growth during this time of significant expansion for our publication
Help uphold ethical journalism standards and ensure all content adheres to the publication's guidelines
Represent the L.A. Local News Initiative at community and industry events, panels, and public speaking opportunities as needed
Collaborate with high school reporters and provide guidance as needed
Act as a resource for other team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive newsroom environment while modeling source development, source management, story pitching, and time management

Required Qualifications

Strong social media content judgment and knowledge of trends; familiarity with social media platforms and experience using them as tools to both monitor news and develop sources, and to actively engage with communities
A track record of producing high-quality journalism, ideally in a daily local newsroom environment
Experience producing community-oriented journalism in multiple story formats that respond to different audiences
Exceptional writing and multimedia storytelling skills
A love and passion for being out in the community interacting with people; curiosity to understand people from all backgrounds and perspectives
A commitment to ethical, accurate, and inclusive local reporting: You know how to build and maintain relationships with sources, are a thorough researcher and fact-checker, and a sharp interviewer
Ability to pitch compelling, relevant, and achievable story ideas that align with our mission, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of AP style
Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
The ability to synthesize and present complex information in a highly accessible, engaging, and clear manner for a wide range of audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Personal connection to Koreatown, Pico Union or Westlake
Fluency in Spanish
Familiarity with digital content management and audience analytics tools
Experience shooting with a phone or small camera and editing video
Understanding of SEO (search engine optimization) principles and social media platforms
Demonstrated experience in any of the following:
Community engagement
Data-driven reporting
Multimedia storytelling
Experience with WordPress or other content management systems

Compensation and Benefits

The following benefits are provided to all full-time staff. We consider full-time to be 35 or more hours per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premium associated with individual health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) and 50% of the premium for dependents.
Paid Time Off: 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year for vacation and personal time, which will accrue throughout the year.
Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resident’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day).
401(k) Match: We provide eligible employees with traditional and Roth 401(k) plans. We will match up to the first 4% contributed to the plan by an employee. All employee contributions and employer matching funds are immediately vested.
FSA & HSA: We provide Flexible Spending Accounts (for eligible commuter transportation, medical, and child care expenses) and Health Savings Accounts, and we will cover the administrative management fees on these offerings.
Cellphone and wifi reimbursement: We will provide $50 each month to help cover the costs of cellphone and wifi usage.
Disability and Life Insurance: We cover short-term pre-disability earnings up to $1,500 per week and long-term disability up to $5,000 per month. We will also offer basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at 1x the employee’s salary, up to $100,000.
One Medical: Employees and their dependents get free membership to the national leader in technology-enabled, on-demand primary care.
Teladoc: Employees receive access to 24/7/365 quality medical care via video, phone, or mobile app.
‍Health Advocate: Employees have an advocate in their health care from negotiating down medical bills, to speaking with a trained counsel for mental health support, to much more.

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Reporter (South LA, Inglewood)

Reporter (South LA, Inglewood)

The Role

The L.A. Local News Initiative is looking for a reporter to cover the South L.A. and Inglewood areas, serving the neighborhoods with high-quality news that connects neighbors, celebrates local people and culture, and holds local government accountable to better outcomes for residents.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The Organization

Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.
Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.
Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into newsgathering for residents.‍
Trust: We believe that building trust must be a core principle of our journalism. As a baseline, the journalism we support must be accurate, independent, unbiased, non-partisan, and a trusted source of shared facts by the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities

Reporting and Content Creation

Report and write several stories per week, including breaking news, in-depth features, and service-oriented pieces
Attend and report on local government meetings and other community gatherings
Contribute to and maintain editorial planning calendars
Cultivate sources throughout the wider community
Serve as an accessible, leading source of information for South LA and Inglewood residents
Write with authority, speed, clarity, and accuracy
Fact-check articles across various formats, including features, news stories, and analysis pieces
Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and journalistic rigor when meeting tight deadlines
Collaborate with the community engagement and audience teams to find creative ways to reach and serve as many parts of the community as possible, including through live events and other in-person engagements, text services, and email newsletters
Collaborate with the editorial team to help shape the overall content strategy and tone in pursuit of public service and audience growth during this time of significant expansion for our publication
Help uphold ethical journalism standards and ensure all content adheres to the publication's guidelines
Represent the L.A. Local News Initiative at community and industry events, panels, and public speaking opportunities as needed
Collaborate with high school reporters and provide guidance as needed
Act as a resource for other team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive newsroom environment while modeling source development, source management, story pitching, and time management

Required Qualifications

At least five years of reporting experience
A track record of producing high-quality journalism, ideally in a daily local newsroom environment
Experience producing community-oriented journalism in multiple story formats that respond to different audiences
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
A commitment to ethical, accurate, and inclusive local reporting: You know how to build and maintain relationships with sources, are a thorough researcher and fact-checker, and a sharp interviewer
Ability to pitch compelling, relevant, and achievable story ideas that align with our mission, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of AP style
A solid understanding of how to obtain and use public records
Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
Familiarity with social media platforms and experience using them as tools to monitor news and develop sources
The ability to synthesize and present complex information in a highly accessible, engaging, and clear manner for a wide range of audiences

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Preferred Qualifications

Personal connection to South LA or Inglewood
Fluency in Spanish
Familiarity with digital content management and audience analytics tools
Experience shooting video or stills on a mobile phone or small camera
Understanding of SEO (search engine optimization) principles and social media platforms
Demonstrated experience in any of the following:
Community engagement
Data-driven reporting
Multimedia storytelling
Experience with WordPress or other content management systems

Compensation and Benefits

The following benefits are provided to all full-time staff. We consider full-time to be 35 or more hours per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premium associated with individual health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) and 50% of the premium for dependents.
Paid Time Off: 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year for vacation and personal time, which will accrue throughout the year.
Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resident’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day).
401(k) Match: We provide eligible employees with traditional and Roth 401(k) plans. We will match up to the first 4% contributed to the plan by an employee. All employee contributions and employer matching funds are immediately vested.
FSA & HSA: We provide Flexible Spending Accounts (for eligible commuter transportation, medical, and child care expenses) and Health Savings Accounts, and we will cover the administrative management fees on these offerings.
Cellphone and wifi reimbursement: We will provide $50 each month to help cover the costs of cellphone and wifi usage.
Disability and Life Insurance: We cover short-term pre-disability earnings up to $1,500 per week and long-term disability up to $5,000 per month. We will also offer basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at 1x the employee’s salary, up to $100,000.
One Medical: Employees and their dependents get free membership to the national leader in technology-enabled, on-demand primary care.
Teladoc: Employees receive access to 24/7/365 quality medical care via video, phone, or mobile app.
‍Health Advocate: Employees have an advocate in their health care from negotiating down medical bills, to speaking with a trained counsel for mental health support, to much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Editor, Community, Culture & Arts

The organization

Our values

Free, Independent Local Press: We believe all Angelenos deserve to have a source of unbiased information that equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work will meet high journalism standards, be independent, non-partisan, and free to access. We’ll prioritize reaching as many Angelenos as possible, in the most effective ways possible.

Community-first: We center the needs of local communities, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the subject matter, and equipping them to take action.

Equity & Inclusion: We need a representative, equitable, and inclusive local press. Newsrooms should be representative of the communities they cover, shift narratives to be centered on community perspectives, and provide pathways into newsgathering for residents.

The Role

We're seeking a dynamic Community, Culture and Arts Editor to capture the pulse of Los Angeles, a city where global cultures converge and creative movements are born. You'll be our cultural compass, guiding Angelenos beyond their familiar neighborhoods to discover the artists, flavors, and experiences that make LA unlike anywhere else on earth. Coverage may span arts, food, religion, wellness, community identity, and sports.

The ideal candidate has an instinct for spotting tomorrow's trends today-whether it's a new wave of Salvadoran-Korean fusion cuisine or a street art movement that could only flourish under LA's endless sunshine. This is more than cultural reporting; it's about revealing how LA's unique geography, history, and demographic tapestry foster a creative ecosystem that exists nowhere else.

The editor will build up a strong network of freelance reporters, commission and edit stories across a range of topics, from profiles of emerging artists and new exhibitions, to reviews of the local theater scene. While the stories will be grounded at the neighborhood level, they will speak to residents across the region who view the city’s diversity as our largest asset.

We’re looking for an experienced journalist who is wired into the local community, arts and culture scene and understands how to reach people where they are at, whether online, on social media, or in person. The editor will have specialized support in multimedia production, social media strategy, and other centralized functions to bring these stories to life.

Responsibilities

Cultivate, support and build a network of community/freelance reporters and influencers.
Ensure a steady cadence of daily and weekly community, arts and culture coverage.
Plan daily and long-term coverage in coordination with the Managing Editor, Neighborhoods and Managing Editor, Central Support and Partnerships. Help maintain editorial calendars for three local publications.
Collaborate with editorial partners on stories, content sharing and events.
Edit web stories, newsletters and other content and ensure they are reflective of the voice and tone in our strategy, and meet consistent, high standards.
Collaborate with others across the newsroom to identify and execute impactful community-focused journalism that highlights LA’s arts and culture scene.
While the primary focus will be editing, the editor should be comfortable reporting and writing articles from time to time as needed.
Through consistent leadership, foster a creative, learning-oriented and productive work environment where journalists of all levels and backgrounds, including high school reporters, can develop their skills.
Understand and integrate our promise to practice diversity, equity, and inclusion in how we assign, report, edit, produce, and distribute our journalism.
Represent the newsroom internally and externally.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Strong experience in daily journalism; three years editing or equivalent experience, including experience managing the work of others.
Experience reporting or editing in Southern California.
Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance, and fairness.
Some experience providing work direction or supervisory experience.
Experience assigning stories and editing copy.
Experience with digital news production and presentation.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong news judgment
Strong writing and editing essential
Demonstrated digital production skills
Strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to optimize content for multiple platforms (web, social, video, and emerging formats)
Ability to make decisions on deadline, direct coverage and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors
Ability to handle multiple assignments on deadline
Strong leadership and personnel skills
A commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
Demonstrated ability to report with cultural awareness and sensitivity, navigating complex social and cultural issues with nuance, insight, and professionalism.
Ability to work well with others and to inspire and lead the staff
Passion for building community relationships through networking and social media
Ability to use community engagement tools/methods, crowdsourcing and digital news-gathering techniques, including curation and aggregation.
Knowledge and experience with WordPress or similar website platform
Commitment to public service journalism.
Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO strategy

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Strong reporting skills and cultural fluency to cover diverse Los Angeles communities; language skills relevant to those communities are a plus.
Experience working with diverse communities
Multimedia production skills

Compensation and benefits

The following benefits are provided to all full-time staff. We consider full-time to be 35 or more hours per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premium associated with individual health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Paid Vacation: 16 days of Vacation for your first year, which will accrue throughout the year, and one day of Vacation added each year up to 20 days upon your fifth anniversary.

Paid Sick Leave: 9 days of Sick Leave per year, which will accrue throughout the year.

Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resident’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day).

401(k) Match: We provide eligible employees with traditional and Roth 401(k) plans. We

will match up to the first 5% contributed to the plan by an employee. All employee contributions and employer matching funds are immediately vested.

Cellphone and wifi reimbursement: We will provide $80 each month to help cover the costs of cellphone and wifi usage.

One Medical: Employees and their dependents get free membership to the national leader in technology-enabled, on-demand primary care.

Teladoc: Employees receive access to 24/7/365 quality medical care via video, phone, or mobile app.

Health Advocate: Employees have an advocate in their health care from negotiating down medical bills, to speaking with a trained counsel for mental health support, to much more.

https://www.localnewsforla.org/jobs

Freelance contributors

Freelance contributors

Tell the Stories That Shape Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Local News Initiative is reimagining local journalism for our sprawling metropolis. We're building something different; a new model that connects neighborhood-level reporting with the bigger picture issues that affect all Angelenos.

We're currently focusing on seven key communities: Koreatown, Pico-Union, Westlake, South L.A., Inglewood, Boyle Heights and East L.A. (The LA Local News Initiative integrated the Boyle Heights Beat into our organization last year. Check out their archive to see our approach in action.) We’re building dedicated community newsrooms with a central hub that amplifies local stories, identifies trends across neighborhoods, and produces region-wide coverage that truly matters to the people who call L.A. home.

We're seeking passionate storytellers and intrepid freelance reporters ready to illuminate the heartbeat of Los Angeles—one neighborhood at a time. We’re looking for multimedia stories that don't just inform, but empower: narratives that unlock solutions to the challenges Angelenos face, and elevate the vibrancy of life in our sprawling metropolis.

The Role

What We're Looking For

COMMUNITY POWER

Profiles that reveal influence: Who really shapes your neighborhood? The longtime resident organizing tenants, the small business owner anchoring a block, the community leader fighting for resources
Cultural institutions as community anchors: How does that community center, corner market, or weekly gathering space actually serve its neighborhood?
Innovation from necessity: What creative solutions are residents developing to address local challenges?

ACCOUNTABILITY IN ACTION

Promises vs. reality: What happened to those commitments elected officials made? How is that new development actually affecting daily life?
Systems under pressure: How are ICE enforcement actions rippling through local economies and healthcare? What are the long-term impacts of January's wildfires on rebuilding and disaster preparedness?
Development's double edge: Who benefits when neighborhoods change, and who bears the cost?

PRACTICAL POWER

Navigate LA: Accessible guides to childcare, healthcare, cultural offerings—the resources that make city life livable
Democracy demystified: Break down ballot measures, city processes, and policy changes in language that empowers residents
Know your rights: Practical resources that help people access services and advocate for themselves

CROSS-COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Similar challenges, different solutions: How are various neighborhoods tackling housing, transit, gentrification, climate change? What can they learn from each other?
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Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence

Work type: Management (MPP)

Location: Dominguez Hills

Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Working Title: Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence

Department Name: Office of the VP Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Division: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Click to learn more about the division

Classification Title: Administrator II

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $9,740 - $14.609 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $11,700 - $12,100 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin August 11, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

About the Department/Position:

Under the general direction of the Vice President and CDEIO, the Executive Director serves as a senior leader and the principal deputy to the VP & CDEIO, entrusted with transforming CSUDH’s inclusive excellence vision into measurable, systemic, and sustainable outcomes. This role requires advanced knowledge and experience in DEI initiative development, institutional implementation, and impact assessment. The incumbent will lead high-visibility university-wide initiatives and represent the VP & CDEIO in their absence.

In this highly specialized role, the Executive Director serves as a thought partner and proxy for the VP in strategic planning forums, cross-divisional collaborations, and external engagements. They will champion the institutionalization of DEIJ priorities through campus-wide education, stakeholder engagement, and outcome-driven assessment, ensuring DEIJ efforts evolve from compliance-centered to innovation-led.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide executive leadership for campus-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) initiatives.
Oversee programs such as the Black Student Success Action Plan and AANHPI Student Achievement.
Lead assessment and evaluation of DEIJ efforts using both qualitative and quantitative tools.
Serve as principal deputy to the VP & CDEIO, with delegated authority in their absence.
Represent the Division of DEIJ in strategic planning, accreditation, and executive leadership forums.
Advise on sensitive campus climate issues and systemic DEI advancement opportunities.
Design and deliver equity-focused learning experiences for faculty, staff, and students.
Integrate social justice education into institutional transformation efforts.
Collaborate with university leaders to align DEIJ efforts across divisions.
Lead campus-wide coalitions and heritage-based programming that promote cross-cultural engagement.
Oversee affinity group efforts and identity-conscious student success initiatives.
Act as liaison to the Student Success Committee and related subcommittees.
Develop and manage scalable project frameworks for DEIJ initiatives.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and measurable outcomes.
Partner with Student Affairs and identity-based centers to foster institutional belonging.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Higher Education, Social Justice, Ethnic Studies, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience, with a minimum of five (5) years in senior-level Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating institutional DEIJ initiatives, including leading campus-wide or organization-wide programs.
Proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership, manage complex projects, and influence institutional change through equity-minded strategies.
Minimum Qualifications must be clearly documented in the applicant’s resume.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) frameworks and theories, including servingness, intersectionality, community cultural wealth, and equity-minded practices.
Higher education systems and structures, including strategic planning, accreditation, policy development, and student success initiatives.
Culturally responsive assessment and evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative).
Social justice education, intercultural learning, and inclusive pedagogy.
Federal and state equity-related mandates (e.g., Title VI, Title IX, SB 24, AB 1059) and their implications for institutional inclusion.
Change management strategies for embedding DEIJ into organizational transformation.

Skilled in:

Strategic planning and initiative implementation across complex, decentralized environments.
Building consensus and fostering partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.
High-level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, including public speaking and executive reporting.
Translating complex data and qualitative insights into actionable strategies.
Exercising discretion and professionalism in sensitive or high-profile situations.
Navigating the needs of diverse populations across race/ethnicity, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, and sexual identity.
Using digital tools for project management, data visualization, communication, and reporting.

Ability to:

Serve as a strategic advisor and represent executive leadership in institutional forums.
Lead high-impact DEIJ initiatives with vision, agility, and measurable outcomes.
Operationalize DEIJ values into sustainable policies and practices.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusive excellence.
Manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving institutional and sociopolitical contexts.
Facilitate dialogue across differences and navigate emotionally charged or politically sensitive environments.
Collaborate with data and academic professionals to integrate DEIJ metrics into institutional effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate in a related field (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D.).

Experience serving as a deputy or chief of staff in an executive-level academic or DEI office
Record of facilitating inclusive excellence in teaching, student support, or faculty/staff development environments.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.
Employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift up in excess of 50 lbs.
The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Advertised: 25 Jul 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled

https://careers.csudh.edu/en-us/job/550282/executive-director-of-inclusive-excellence

NIHCM Foundation Grants

NIHCM Foundation supports health reporting and education projects for journalists that have the potential to inform managed care organizations, policymakers, health care consumers, and related stakeholders to improve the affordability and quality of U.S. health care, as well as raise awareness about health issues in ways that improve health and health care.

Journalists from national and local print, digital, broadcast, nonprofit and for-profit news organizations, as well as freelancers, are welcome to apply.

We are specifically interested in the topic areas described below:

Affordability: Reporting or education projects that may inform policymakers, the health care industry, and the public about the many factors that impact the affordability of health care, and/or health care costs.
Pharmaceuticals: Reporting or education projects that examine the factors influencing drug pricing, patents, pricing transparency, and policy interventions aimed at improving access to affordable medications. We are especially interested in work on GLP-1 agonists and related medications.
Provider consolidation and changing markets: Reporting or education projects that look at the effects of health care competition and consolidation on costs, price variation, quality of care, and patient access.
Health care delivery: Reporting or education projects that will increase policymaker, industry, and public understanding of the value and challenges of different methods of providing quality health care. Areas of interest include how different models of care may reduce health care costs, while also improving health care efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes.
Chronic disease management: Reporting or education projects that examine the challenges and opportunities associated with managing chronic diseases and related costs, while improving patient outcomes and health care efficiencies.
Artificial Intelligence: Reporting or education projects that explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve health care delivery, efficiency, patient outcomes, and/or the potential challenges that AI introduces in terms of costs, quality of care, or security. We are especially interested in research on how the use of AI with electronic health records may be increasing coding intensity in the commercially insured population.

We will also accept proposals outside of these specific topic areas that meet the general criteria of focusing on rising health care costs and affordability, through improved health care management, financing, delivery and organization.

Application Information

The 2025 - 2026 cycle of the NIHCM Foundation Health Care Journalism Grant program is open. Deadline to Submit: October 27, 2025, 5 PM ET. Please contact Sheree Crute at scrute@nihcm.org with any questions.

October 2025 | Jobs, Grants, & Opportunities

Application Information

NABJLA

P.O. Box 91818

Pasadena, CA 91109