Reporter

Job description

Summary: The Southern California News Group is seeking a talented and aggressive journalist to cover crime and public safety in the Inland Empire. You will be part of a team that covers L.A., Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The ideal candidate is tenacious and able to write gracefully and quickly in response to breaking news for online and mobile platforms, while also writing through for print. Most reporters work remotely, but there is office space available in parts of our coverage area. This is a hybrid position responsible for reporting three nights a week while also serving as the night editor for the news group on Saturday and Sunday. What you will do: Cover a variety of topics and remain versatile; this role focuses on public safety and spot news but also includes opportunities for enterprise and investigative journalism Work on assigned stories and pitch original story ideas on a regular basis Research and develop stories with the utmost accuracy Cultivate sources both in person and via social media Maintain consistent communication with a supervising editor Utilize company-provided hardware, software, and cloud-based systems for all business tasks Contribut...