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Form of workCalifornia News Reporter Job Description
Description:
California Insider is seeking reporters to cover state-level and local news of national importance and interests. Ideal candidates should be grounded in ethical journalism, committed to seeking out and developing sources, stories, and leads, able to seek the truth fearlessly and tirelessly, and driven to produce the best reporting in the field.
Duties
• Produce original coverage for a local-regional-national audience by conducting interviews, seeking out source documents, field reporting, and analyzing reports, data, and trends, among other approaches.
• Follow major stories within a beat closely and be prepared, including through pre-writing, to rapidly cover major and breaking developments.
• Bring fresh ideas for coverage to the table on a daily basis.
• Develop a pipeline of feature stories to be reported and crafted over time.
• Travel to attend events and hearings, conduct on-the-ground reporting, interview sources, and take photographs.
• Attend department training and seminars.
Skills
Job Requirements
• At least five years of experience as a professional newspaper reporter.
• A resident of California.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $50,000 and $70,000. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range according to the selected candidate's experience, location, technical skills, and other factors.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three samples of your recently published news writing to All materials must be submitted for consideration
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
About Us
The United States is entering a moment of extreme division and turmoil: conservatives and liberals are in conflict, traditional values clash with progressivism, communist and anti-communist forces are in a cold war, there is a war between Russia and Ukraine, and there is a nuclear threat. Inflation and skyrocketing prices have led to a world that has never been more chaotic and confusing.
The media, which used to show mutual respect, is now severely divided. Left-wing and right-wing media accuse each other of being fake news, and the labels of extreme left and extreme right are thrown around indiscriminately. Journalists and media outlets are no longer respected and trusted as they once were. If you want to report the truth, you have to be very brave, like a warrior, because you will be attacked, canceled, fired, and sued, more than in any other period in history. We know that a significant number of Americans lack confidence and optimism in the media. However, we have hope that we can regain the trust of the American people through honesty and integrity.
Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, we have never lost hope in our mission to report the truth. Our commitment to journalistic integrity has not wavered, even in the face of adversity.
Two decades ago, the founders of The Epoch Times came to the United States with the dream of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the pursuit of happiness. We deeply admire the founding fathers of America, were inspired by the American people, and believe that a nation founded on rights and virtues is a great hope for us and our families. We established a non-profit media company to report the truth independently of any corporate, political, or financial agenda.
Vision
To be recognized as the 'paper of record,' the world's most trusted and admired media company, and the organization that will restore, by its example, the best practices and highest principles of journalism.
Description:
California Insider is seeking reporters to cover state-level and local news of national importance and interests. Ideal candidates should be grounded in ethical journalism, committed to seeking out and developing sources, stories, and leads, able to seek the truth fearlessly and tirelessly, and driven to produce the best reporting in the field.
Duties
• Produce original coverage for a local-regional-national audience by conducting interviews, seeking out source documents, field reporting, and analyzing reports, data, and trends, among other approaches.
• Follow major stories within a beat closely and be prepared, including through pre-writing, to rapidly cover major and breaking developments.
• Bring fresh ideas for coverage to the table on a daily basis.
• Develop a pipeline of feature stories to be reported and crafted over time.
• Travel to attend events and hearings, conduct on-the-ground reporting, interview sources, and take photographs.
• Attend department training and seminars.
- Work flexible days and hours that may include nights and weekends.
Skills
- Clear and concise AP-style news writing on a deadline.
- Strong narrative skills for feature articles.
- A proven ability to tell complicated stories in a thorough yet readable way.
- Acumen for analyzing data, reports, and trends.
- The ability to take well-composed still photos is a big plus.
Job Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in journalism is preferred.
• At least five years of experience as a professional newspaper reporter.
• A resident of California.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $50,000 and $70,000. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range according to the selected candidate's experience, location, technical skills, and other factors.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three samples of your recently published news writing to All materials must be submitted for consideration
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
About Us
The United States is entering a moment of extreme division and turmoil: conservatives and liberals are in conflict, traditional values clash with progressivism, communist and anti-communist forces are in a cold war, there is a war between Russia and Ukraine, and there is a nuclear threat. Inflation and skyrocketing prices have led to a world that has never been more chaotic and confusing.
The media, which used to show mutual respect, is now severely divided. Left-wing and right-wing media accuse each other of being fake news, and the labels of extreme left and extreme right are thrown around indiscriminately. Journalists and media outlets are no longer respected and trusted as they once were. If you want to report the truth, you have to be very brave, like a warrior, because you will be attacked, canceled, fired, and sued, more than in any other period in history. We know that a significant number of Americans lack confidence and optimism in the media. However, we have hope that we can regain the trust of the American people through honesty and integrity.
Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, we have never lost hope in our mission to report the truth. Our commitment to journalistic integrity has not wavered, even in the face of adversity.
Two decades ago, the founders of The Epoch Times came to the United States with the dream of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the pursuit of happiness. We deeply admire the founding fathers of America, were inspired by the American people, and believe that a nation founded on rights and virtues is a great hope for us and our families. We established a non-profit media company to report the truth independently of any corporate, political, or financial agenda.
Vision
To be recognized as the 'paper of record,' the world's most trusted and admired media company, and the organization that will restore, by its example, the best practices and highest principles of journalism.
