News Reporter (Enterprise), The California Post

News Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

44d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our bold expansion into Los Angeles, the California Post is seeking an experienced enterprise-focused News Reporter to join our team. This is a role for a reporter who does not just cover the news but defines it - delivering exclusives, investigative pieces, and deeply reported stories that resonate across California and nationally. This position is flexible: it could be for a journalist who has deep sourcing in one specific area of hard news (such as courts, crime, or politics), or for someone with a wide range of sources who can report across beats. The common thread is an ability to uncover stories others miss and to produce ambitious reporting that sets the agenda. Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, this reporter will be expected to break news, pursue enterprise reporting, and produce longer-lead investigations while also reacting quickly to big stories as they develop.

Requirements

At least 7-10 years of newsroom reporting experience, with a strong background in features, enterprise, or investigative reporting
Proven ability to pitch, develop, and execute ambitious story ideas with national appeal
Track record of producing deeply reported, high-impact stories that stand out in a competitive news environment
Established sources and reporting contacts across a range of industries or beats, with the persistence and hustle to expand networks and secure exclusive access
Genuine intellectual curiosity across a wide range of topics-from true crime, Hollywood, and tech to politics, education, and culture-with sharp instincts for buzzy or high-impact stories
Strong storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to capture nuance, context, and character; clips should demonstrate narrative craft, precision, and a distinct voice
Excellent news judgment, accuracy, and fact-checking discipline, with a clear understanding of ethical and legal considerations in investigative reporting
Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS; familiarity with digital storytelling and multimedia tools strongly preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom while balancing both quick-turn features and longer-term enterprise projects
High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork, and solutions-oriented mindset
Strong writing and reporting skills are the core of this role
Flexibility to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice, to pursue story leads or conduct in-person reporting.

Nice To Haves

On-camera experience is strongly preferred, as we're looking for reporters who are comfortable discussing and presenting their stories on video to help extend our journalism across digital and social platforms
A strong social media presence or following is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise and investigative reporting across Los Angeles and greater California, producing impactful stories with statewide and national relevance
Break exclusive stories by cultivating and maintaining a wide network of sources - whether deeply within one beat or across multiple beats
Pursue ambitious, longer-lead investigative projects alongside quick-turn enterprise and breaking stories
Pitch and execute original story ideas that expose hidden dynamics of power, uncover wrongdoing, or reveal overlooked stories and communities
Cover a range of hard news topics, including politics, crime, courts, culture, education, and uniquely Californian issues
Use documents, court records, data, and public records requests to strengthen and deepen reporting
Travel as needed to cover stories on the ground, both in California and nationwide
Uphold the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, and clarity in all reporting
Collaborate with editors, photographers, and digital teams to create compelling, multi-platform coverage
Represent the California Post on-camera, in podcasts, and across digital platforms to promote and discuss reporting