Assistant Editor, De Los (Temporary)

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Job Description Summary

The Los Angeles Times is seeking a temporary line editor who will be responsible for assigning and editing staff and freelance stories for The Times' platform, De Los.

Job Description

De Los seeks to bring to life the vibrancy of the U.S. Latino experience with a focus on culture and identity, building on the success of the Latinx Files newsletter, digital Día de Muertos altar and packages on the Chicano Moratorium, Fernandomania @ 40 and LA Vanguardia. The initiative is multi-platformed in approach, with rich visual and audio storytelling, provocative commentary, short documentaries and live events.

The ideal candidate will be a nimble digital thinker skilled at editing breaking news, entertainment, cultural and music stories. This editor will work with De Los' editorial director and the design director to ideate, produce and execute on storytelling that will engage with the Latino community in Los Angeles and beyond. You can read some of the stories on De Los' homepage to get an idea of its coverage and distinct voice.

This person will play a key role in the evolution of our initiatives to reach the Latino community through Instagram and TikTok, while focusing on executing on digital best practices across multiple platforms.

In This Role You Will

• Work with the editorial director to stay on top of trending topics and assign and edit freelance and staff stories
• Collaborate with managers, the design team, fellow editors and social media strategists to evaluate which aspects of coverage are working best and to further the audience engagement direction for the L.A. Times Latino Initiatives
• Work with freelance writers and content creators on the storytelling while maintaining the team's overall mission
• Work with reporters on how best to present their stories in ways that will engage our readers
• Handle contract and production duties for freelance assignments authorized by editorial management
• Provide support to other areas of the digital publishing world, including social media, audience analytics and community engagement
• Collaborate with editorial staff, including photo, design and copy desks, to produce stories on all platforms
• Use designated tools, such as an authorized CMS, to clearly communicate editorial coverage plans in a clear and timely manner
• Offer guidance to staff on conceptualizing, reporting and writing content to ensure quality, accuracy and fairness
• Provide timely verbal feedback and coaching to staff
  
  

Requirements

• At least two years of editing experience
• A deep understanding of the Latino community
• An understanding of audience data and analytics and a track record of using data to make informed decisions
• Versatility in working across different social media platforms and different mediums including words, images, videos and gifs
• Proven ability to edit for a digital audience and an understanding of the tone and language that resonates online
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• High energy and enthusiasm for journalism and visual storytelling
• Ability to work on a tight deadline
• Positive self-starter capable of performing under pressure and making good decisions
  
  

This temporary, part-time position is funded through the generous support of the California Endowment, which focuses on empowering marginalized communities across the state.

Times staff is currently working remotely, but when we return to the newsroom the position will be based in El Segundo, Calif. Occasional night and weekend work is expected.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume, work samples or link to an online portfolio and a cover letter to Editorial Director Fidel Martinez. Please note, the opportunity to attach additional documents appears on the third screen and is labeled “Upload.”

The L.A. Times is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Explore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our career site.

The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $40 - $45 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At The L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Please visit our career site to view the benefits available to our employees.

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