California Times
Environment, Health and Science Deputy Editor (Temporary)
California Times, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Environment, Health and Science Deputy Editor (Temporary)
The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
Req #48Wednesday, August 28, 2024The Los Angeles Times has an opening for a temporary deputy editor in the Environment, Health and Science Department.
The department deputy will be responsible for assigning and editing breaking news, features, enterprise stories, newsletters and investigations across all subject areas and will work closely with a team of reporters to develop stories that resonate with readers.
The ideal candidate will have experience editing environment, health and science stories and be a skilled communicator who is able to work with reporters of varying experience levels and inspire their best performance. They will be able to work collaboratively with editors and reporters from other departments and maintain the highest journalistic standards, striving for fairness, objectivity and accountability.Responsibilities will include budgeting stories, managing projects, representing the department at editorial meetings, appearing at public events and helping with other special initiatives, such as podcasts.Successful candidates will be flexible, resourceful and organized, and able to use story analytics to produce work that engages readers and motivates them to subscribe.Responsibilities:Assign and edit coverage; ensure that reporting is attentive to detail, consistently accurate, delivered with high quality under constant deadlines and edited to conform with accepted journalistic techniques, ethical standards and the style of the publicationWork with the fellow leaders to set a strategic course that prioritizes digital development, grows audience, readership and digital subscriptions and fulfills current company goalsApply creativity to story generation, visual element generation and the presentation of news and information in the most relevant, interesting waySupervise a team of reporters; work with other editors to schedule staffersComplete administrative tasks such as timecard approval and absence requests for direct reportsProvide feedback to employees on their performance and complete formal performance reviewsRequirements:A minimum of 10 years of journalism experience; expertise in environment, health and science preferredAbility to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the newsroomAbility to navigate digital platforms and stay on top of current eventsProven ability to work well in a team setting and juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environmentExcellent skills in line editing, combining strong news judgment, fluency in style and deep knowledge of taste and legal considerations; understanding the importance of accuracy and precisionA nuanced understanding of audience data and analytics and a track record of using data to make informed decisions on coverageAn ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaborationAn excellent team player and effective communicator who’s able to work comfortably with a wide variety of personalities and skill levels and across departmentsVersatility and adaptability, working not just across production platforms but also across subject areasThis is a full-time temporary management role and is expected to last six months, with occasional night and weekend work.
Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter to Environment Editor Monte Morin at the apply link.The L.A. Times is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. E
xplore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our career site
.The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $67.31 to $72.12 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Please visit our
career site
to view the benefits available to our employees.The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
Req #48Wednesday, August 28, 2024The Los Angeles Times has an opening for a temporary deputy editor in the Environment, Health and Science Department.
The department deputy will be responsible for assigning and editing breaking news, features, enterprise stories, newsletters and investigations across all subject areas and will work closely with a team of reporters to develop stories that resonate with readers.
The ideal candidate will have experience editing environment, health and science stories and be a skilled communicator who is able to work with reporters of varying experience levels and inspire their best performance. They will be able to work collaboratively with editors and reporters from other departments and maintain the highest journalistic standards, striving for fairness, objectivity and accountability.Responsibilities will include budgeting stories, managing projects, representing the department at editorial meetings, appearing at public events and helping with other special initiatives, such as podcasts.Successful candidates will be flexible, resourceful and organized, and able to use story analytics to produce work that engages readers and motivates them to subscribe.Responsibilities:Assign and edit coverage; ensure that reporting is attentive to detail, consistently accurate, delivered with high quality under constant deadlines and edited to conform with accepted journalistic techniques, ethical standards and the style of the publicationWork with the fellow leaders to set a strategic course that prioritizes digital development, grows audience, readership and digital subscriptions and fulfills current company goalsApply creativity to story generation, visual element generation and the presentation of news and information in the most relevant, interesting waySupervise a team of reporters; work with other editors to schedule staffersComplete administrative tasks such as timecard approval and absence requests for direct reportsProvide feedback to employees on their performance and complete formal performance reviewsRequirements:A minimum of 10 years of journalism experience; expertise in environment, health and science preferredAbility to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the newsroomAbility to navigate digital platforms and stay on top of current eventsProven ability to work well in a team setting and juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environmentExcellent skills in line editing, combining strong news judgment, fluency in style and deep knowledge of taste and legal considerations; understanding the importance of accuracy and precisionA nuanced understanding of audience data and analytics and a track record of using data to make informed decisions on coverageAn ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaborationAn excellent team player and effective communicator who’s able to work comfortably with a wide variety of personalities and skill levels and across departmentsVersatility and adaptability, working not just across production platforms but also across subject areasThis is a full-time temporary management role and is expected to last six months, with occasional night and weekend work.
Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter to Environment Editor Monte Morin at the apply link.The L.A. Times is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. E
xplore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our career site
.The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $67.31 to $72.12 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Please visit our
career site
to view the benefits available to our employees.The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr