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Election Reporter (Temporary)

California Times10 open roles

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The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
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Your applicationOpen nowElection Reporter (Temporary)California Times · The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America

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Early applications get read.

12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. California Times postings stay open a median of 21 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 57.8%60 days
This job: posted 6 days ago

California Times median: 21 days open

The posting

The Los Angeles Times has an opening for a temporary reporter to work on 2026 election coverage, with a focus on local races and the aftermath of results across the region.

The successful candidate should have a strong interest in local politics and digging deeply into Los Angeles and the county's massive bureaucracies. They should be able to report breaking news on deadline and write longer-term stories on a variety of topics, including post-fire recovery, homelessness and elections.

The reporter will regularly collaborate with others, including writers covering Los Angeles County, Sacramento and breaking news. Experience covering L.A. city and county government is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Report and write stories about local politics, including breaking news, enterprise stories and voter guides Cultivate sources and contacts to aid in the execution of a range of stories Identify unique angles that will advance a news story beyond what other outlets have already reported Write engaging headlines and SEO components that are lively and conversational in tone (when appropriate) with a digital, diverse audience in mind Work with fellow writers, editors, audience engagement staff and other reporters to achieve department and organizational goals

Requirements:

A minimum of five years of journalism experience Excellent skills in news writing and reporting, combining strong news judgment, fluency in style and deep knowledge of taste and legal considerations Ability to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the newsroom Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment Ability to navigate digital platforms and stay on top of current events Understanding of the importance of accuracy and precision An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaboration Comfortable appearing on TV, radio and podcasts on behalf of the L.A. Times

This temporary position will be based in El Segundo, Calif., and downtown Los Angeles. It is expected to last 60 days, with occasional night and weekend work. Reporters must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage.

Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter and applicable clips to News Coverage Editor John Corrigan.

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