Job Description :

The California Post is seeking a Senior Reporter (general assignment) to join our team. This is a role for a reporter who does not just cover the news but defines it, delivering exclusives, breaking stories, and deeply reported pieces that resonate across California and nationally.

This position calls for a versatile journalist with strong instincts across a range of hard-news beats, including courts, crime, politics, or breaking news, and the ability to move seamlessly between them as stories develop. The common thread is an ability to uncover stories others miss and to produce ambitious reporting that sets the agenda, regardless of subject matter.

Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, this reporter will be expected to break news quickly, pursue enterprise reporting, and produce longer-lead stories while also reacting fast to major developments as they unfold.

Application Instructions:Applicants should submit a cover letter and/or portfolio link for consideration.

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

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

• 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

• Flexibility to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice, to pursue story leads or conduct in-person reporting.

Note: This role is expected to be based onsite in our Century City office. All work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs.

Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.