MediaNews Group · 2 weeks ago
Investigative Reporter
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.04/hr - $28.85/hr
4+ years expMediaNews Group is seeking an experienced Investigative Reporter to join the Southern California News Group's watchdog team. The role involves producing vital investigative stories, generating enterprise story ideas, and collaborating with various teams to shine a light on important issues affecting the community.
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Responsibilities
Generate enterprise story ideas and develop sources on topics not typically covered by beat reporters
Occasionally work in tandem with less experienced beat reporters
Discuss stories throughout the process with the assignment editor, including (but not limited to): idea development, overcoming hurdles, editing, strategy for presentation and analysis of analytics
Collaboration with our digital, photo, graphics and social media teams
Know where to go and how to access public records from courts and public agencies
Find workarounds when roadblocks arise that could stifle an enterprise project
Enterprise reporting is our first mission, but the reporter also must be adept at the deadline stories that arise and be able to write with speed
Qualification
Required
Skill at navigating Pacer and LexisNexis public databases
Strength in crafting California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act requests for maximum success
Experience using spreadsheets to analyze large datasets
Skill at interview techniques with sources who may not want to talk
Adherence to strict ethical standards
Understand and use company-provided hardware, software and cloud-based equipment and systems for company business and tasks
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
At least four years of professional journalism experience with prior investigative reporting experience preferred
Facility with multiple languages is a plus
A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401k
Paid time off
Select paid holidays
Company
MediaNews Group
MediaNews Group is in local, multi-platform news and information.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Rossi
Retired as President & CEO
Daniel S. Scofield
COO & CFO Southern California News Group
Recent News
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