Part Time Editorial Assistant

Summary:
Trying to get into the reporter world? Curious about fast-pace news and journalism? We're seeking an organized, journalism-minded person for the role of news assistant for the Coastal publications and websites for Southern California News Group. The Torrance Daily Breeze is looking for an assistant reporter! If you feel like your experience aligns with the details below, come work with us!
What you will do:

• Manage calendars, write event advances, manage community content, write a weekly column on non-profit agencies and engage in some local government reporting. It's a busy gig but a fun one -- and it's a great "foot in the door" for journalists to get their start on a reporting career
• The role is based on the LA County Coast, performing tasks for the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, Daily Breeze in the South Bay/Torrance, the Beach Reporter in Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan Beach and the Grunion in Long Beach
• The position is 25 hours a week, with a flexible work schedule
• The position will be largely virtual, with in-person coverage assignments in the communities listed above required

What you will bring:

• Some experience in reporting is desired but we will consider journalism students and recent graduates
• Strong news judgment and organizational skills
• Promising writing and reporting skills
• Understanding of social media
• Basic photo and/or video skills appreciated
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

The hourly wage is $19.25 - $20.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
Established in March 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) has virtually overnight become one of the most powerful and influential news organizations in the U.S. This dynamic union was created when the Los Angeles News Group (owners of nine local daily newspapers and websites) and its parent company Media News Group (MNG) acquired Freedom Communications (owners of the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise).
By combining these two highly regarded and well-established institutions, SCNG has emerged as the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area. As a leader in circulation among top publications nationwide, SCNG now owns and operates 11 local daily newspapers and more than a dozen community weeklies.
Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with the area's best local news coverage while providing advertisers with unprecedented access to one of the world's most diverse and dynamic audiences.
No matter the distribution vehicle-newspaper, magazine, mobile, online-SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports and entertainment continues to attract a desirable audience for its customers. Combining print, online and social media, SCNG now delivers premium content to over 8.1 million adults every week, making it an indispensable marketing solution for advertisers across Southern California. No other local newspaper group reaches more households in our market than SCNG.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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