Election Reporter (Temporary)

Los Angeles Times • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Times is hiring a temporary reporter for 2026 election coverage, focusing on local races and the aftermath of election results across the region. The reporter will cover local politics and dig deeply into Los Angeles and county bureaucracies, reporting breaking news on deadline and writing longer-term stories on topics such as post-fire recovery, homelessness and elections. The role regularly collaborates with writers covering Los Angeles County, Sacramento and breaking news. Experience covering L.A. city and county government is a plus.

The temporary position is based in El Segundo, Calif., and downtown Los Angeles, and is expected to last 60 days. Occasional night and weekend work is expected. Reporters must have a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle in good working condition, and suitable auto insurance coverage. Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter and applicable clips to News Coverage Editor John Corrigan.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of journalism experience.
• Excellent news writing and reporting skills, including 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.
• Comfort appearing on TV, radio and podcasts on behalf of the L.A. Times.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Experience covering L.A. city and county government.

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 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.
• Appear on TV, radio and podcasts on behalf of the L.A. Times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed