Investigations Editor

California Times • El Segundo, CA

2d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Times is hiring an experienced editor to work with investigative and accountability reporters across the newsroom. The Investigations Editor collaborates with every department to identify and assess short- and long-term reporting opportunities, guide investigative projects, and edit or help edit stories. The editor serves as a paperwide resource for colleagues pursuing investigative projects from their inception and may help manage relationships and joint projects with outside partners. The role also involves recruiting and hiring decisions and building on the L.A. Times’ tradition of strong, award-winning investigative reporting.

The position is based in El Segundo, California. The editor may be asked to appear on television and radio on behalf of the L.A. Times and represent the organization at conferences, seminars, professional meetings, and employer-sponsored events. Occasional night and weekend work is expected.

The stated salary range is $160,000 to $180,000. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and applicable clips. The cover letter should describe the applicant’s approach to the role and philosophy of investigative reporting.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of reporting and editing experience.
• Superb line-editing skills.
• Excellent news judgment and judgment generally.
• Ability to inspire talented reporters.
• Track record of guiding powerful, high-quality investigative and accountability journalism.
• Experience in a digital news environment.
• Rigorous and meticulous approach to accountability journalism.
• Track record of guiding investigations, especially examinations of government and institutional actors.
• Ability to generate ideas for projects important to California and West Coast audiences.
• Proven ability to edit with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to think strategically about which major projects merit investment of time and resources.
• Ability to develop productive, collegial team cultures.
• Experience collaborating across newsroom teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with investigative tools, including data analysis and document research.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise investigative assignments from reporters across all newsroom desks.
• Lead writers and editors in evaluating potential investigative projects and guide them through reporting and editing.
• Develop newsroom talent by setting high standards and encouraging writers and editors to produce ambitious work.
• Partner with newsroom leadership on recruiting and hiring.
• Develop partnerships with outside groups and organizations.
• Identify and evaluate short- and long-term reporting opportunities, with a focus on accountability reporting.
• Edit or help edit stories and serve as a paperwide resource for colleagues pursuing investigative projects.
• Help manage relationships and joint projects with outside partners.
• Represent the L.A. Times on television or radio and at conferences, seminars, professional meetings, and employer-sponsored events, as requested.

What This Job Offers

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