Reporter I - Elections - Temporary

Position Summary: We’re looking for a reporter to help us expand LAist’s award-winning voter guides. This is a 12-week temporary position (September 2026 to November 2026) aimed at reporting, writing and producing voter guides for LAist’s Voter Game Plan and related election coverage. We’re looking for reporters who are adept at reporting and filing stories on deadline. The ideal candidate understands digital platforms, including audience needs and how to engage readers. Top candidates will be keen to collaborate with our Voter Game Plan team and ready to jump in to help with story production in our CMS and reporting across a variety of election topics. We love L.A. and Orange County, and we take pride in being a meaningful source of election information for millions of voters here. We are looking for a reporter who will likewise be motivated to contribute to our best-in-class voter guide product. There are preferred candidates for this role. *This is a temporary three-month role. Expected Compensation Range: $41.93 - $44 per hour . The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity. Location: Hybrid, Pasadena, CA Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Position Responsibilities: Provide coverage and voter guides on Southern California election issues Report and produce news stories and voter guides on deadline for radio, web and social media Use audience engagement as a reporting tool Other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Two or more years of reporting or professional journalism or applicable experience Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Demonstrated digital news and web production skills Proven ability to report accurately and quickly and meet deadlines Strong writing, reporting and interviewing skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively Reporting To This Position: None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to travel when needed Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed. Physical Demands: Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time Required to move about in the community Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping Working Conditions: Moderate noise level LAist (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law. At LAist, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity: Enriches LAist and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.