Reporter

About the role

The Southern California News Group is seeking a talented and aggressive journalist to cover crime and public safety in the Inland Empire. You will be part of a team that covers L.A., Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The ideal candidate is tenacious and able to write gracefully and quickly in response to breaking news for online and mobile platforms, while also writing through for print. Most reporters work remotely, but there is office space available in parts of our coverage area. This is a hybrid position responsible for reporting three nights a week while also serving as the night editor for the news group on Saturday and Sunday. Please note - Candidates must reside within 30 miles, or be willing to relocate to, the Inland Empire area. In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers. "4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026" EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. How To Apply: Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here . In addition to your resume, please include 2 - 3 samples showcasing your best work. Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until the position is filled Conditions of Employment: A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation Travel - This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours #LI-AR1