Description:

The Epoch Times seeks reporters in Orange County, California, to cover local and community news. Ideal candidates should be grounded in journalism ethics and dedicated to seeking the truth regardless of how it may contrast with personal bias or convictions.

Duties

Find, pitch, and write city- and county-level news stories

Cover breaking news events and scheduled events, including court cases, city councils, and county-level board meetings

Follow major stories closely and be prepared, including through pre-writing, to rapidly cover major and breaking developments

Develop and maintain a pipeline of mid- and feature-length articles

Build meaningful relationships with sources

Travel to attend events and hearings, conduct on-the-ground reporting, and interview sources

Adhere to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics and The Epoch Times reporting guidelines

Work flexible days and hours that may include nights and weekends

Skills

Clear and concise AP-style news writing on a deadline

Strong narrative skills for feature articles

A proven ability to tell complicated stories in a thorough yet readable way

Acumen for analyzing data, reports, and trends

The ability to take well-composed still photos is a big plus

Job Requirements

Bachelors’ degree

Three year of experience as a professional reporter in Orange County or Southern California

The annual base pay range for this role is between $45,000 and $70,000. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range accordingly to the selected candidate's experience, location, technical skills, and other factors.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three samples of your news writing to careers@epochtimesca.com

Flexible work from home options available.