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LA Public Press is a digital-native nonprofit newsroom based in Los Angeles County. It produces issue-based original journalism in service of a healthier and more humane Los Angeles. Its journalism is distributed through a variety of digital and non-digital publishing platforms. The publication boasts a rapidly growing audience of LA County residents, can demonstrate local journalistic impact, and is broadly competitive in Los Angeles' evolving local news ecosystem.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Editor-in-Chief
LA Public Press seeks an Editor-in-Chief. This is a job for someone who is rooted in Los Angeles County, familiar with the region's complexities of culture and government, and is an experienced newsroom manager. The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for overseeing LA Public Press' editorial operations. This means leading the publication's journalistic production through a team of staff and freelance reporters and editors. Reliable output of timely, unique, and bulletproof news copy is the foundation of this newsroom's journalistic products. LA Public Press aims to be an anchor digital newsroom for LA County residents. The Editor-in-Chief will play a major role in guiding the publication from its position as a promising upstart into a publication of command in Los Angeles County. What Experience Do You Bring?
7+ years working in news, and at least three years of work as an editor in digital news, preferably in Los Angeles County. You are an experienced newsroom manager, are familiar with journalism's culture, and broader industry trends and challenges. You're an expert at setting and following an editorial calendar. You know how to ensure journalism is legally defensible. You have a track record of editing hard news and accountability reporting. You're a capable digital producer in your own right, and have deep knowledge of how to publish journalism through web, email, social media, and other platform-based digital content. This means being an expert in the CMS, a solid working knowledge of SEO, and up-to-date understanding of digital media distribution. What Responsibilities Will The Editor-in-Chief Hold?
Manage a news budget that prioritizes day-two enterprise reporting unique in our local ecosystem, aiming for 20 original news pieces monthly from staff and freelance contributors. You will be point-manager for staff-reporters, and will be responsible for their editing, both from yourself as well as other editorial resources. You will ensure that the newsroom has access to reliable coaching, from yourself and other sources that aid reporter development. Con
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Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Editor-in-Chief
LA Public Press seeks an Editor-in-Chief. This is a job for someone who is rooted in Los Angeles County, familiar with the region's complexities of culture and government, and is an experienced newsroom manager. The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for overseeing LA Public Press' editorial operations. This means leading the publication's journalistic production through a team of staff and freelance reporters and editors. Reliable output of timely, unique, and bulletproof news copy is the foundation of this newsroom's journalistic products. LA Public Press aims to be an anchor digital newsroom for LA County residents. The Editor-in-Chief will play a major role in guiding the publication from its position as a promising upstart into a publication of command in Los Angeles County. What Experience Do You Bring?
7+ years working in news, and at least three years of work as an editor in digital news, preferably in Los Angeles County. You are an experienced newsroom manager, are familiar with journalism's culture, and broader industry trends and challenges. You're an expert at setting and following an editorial calendar. You know how to ensure journalism is legally defensible. You have a track record of editing hard news and accountability reporting. You're a capable digital producer in your own right, and have deep knowledge of how to publish journalism through web, email, social media, and other platform-based digital content. This means being an expert in the CMS, a solid working knowledge of SEO, and up-to-date understanding of digital media distribution. What Responsibilities Will The Editor-in-Chief Hold?
Manage a news budget that prioritizes day-two enterprise reporting unique in our local ecosystem, aiming for 20 original news pieces monthly from staff and freelance contributors. You will be point-manager for staff-reporters, and will be responsible for their editing, both from yourself as well as other editorial resources. You will ensure that the newsroom has access to reliable coaching, from yourself and other sources that aid reporter development. Con
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