Reporter

The Orange County Register is seeking an experienced reporter to cover state and federal-level politics, local education, and other key issues in Orange County. The ideal candidate should be able to produce strong enterprise and breaking news for digital and print platforms, and have the ability to cultivate sources, write compelling narratives, and spot trends in the county's school districts.

Requirements

• Mine human sources, documents, and data, including facility for mining public records
• Write on deadline in a fast-paced environment
• Produce stories that are assigned, and be able to pitch story ideas on a regular basis
• Research and develop stories to the utmost accuracy
• Cultivate sources in person and through other avenues, including via social media
• Understand and use company-provided hardware, software, and cloud-based equipment and systems for company business and tasks
• Collaborate with other Register local reporters in a positive culture of teamwork

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays