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The Los Angeles Times is seeking a versatile, high-impact journalist to cover the widening extremes of poverty and wealth in California, with the goal of increasing public understanding of the fundamental forces contributing to these disparities. In this one-year position, you will produce journalism that blends deep research with compelling, real-life storytelling to bring complex subjects into sharp relief, as well as highlight structural fixes and community-led solutions. This position is funded by the James Irvine Foundation, but under full editorial control of The Times newsroom. Coverage will be free to all readers. The reporter will be responsible for exploring critical pillars of the economic divide, including: • Illuminating the day-to-day realities of the affordability gap and the lives of workers who, despite full-time employment, struggle with the costs of housing, childcare and healthcare, • Documenting the ways in which systemic racism, unemployment, underemployment and rollbacks in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs have compounded the jobs crisis for Black Californians, and how best to remove the barriers to stable employment, • Covering how the next era of California leadership might redesign the state's social contract, workforce pipelines and safety nets in an attempt to increase economic mobility, • Investigating how robotics, artificial intelligence, auto-scheduling, productivity scoring and other technologies are transforming the workplace, as well as profiling efforts by workers to help shape the adoption of these innovations, • Identify and execute ambitious stories that explore the challenges facing low-income communities and the efforts being made to bridge the economic divide, • Work with Times journalists in the field to produce a mix of breaking news, profiles and long-form explanatory pieces, • Participate in virtual public events and discussions based on your coverage to engage the community in exploring solutions, • Travel across California to document the diverse experiences of workers and families impacted by systemic poverty, • A minimum of six years of journalism experience, • Proven track record of reporting on socioeconomic issues, labor, housing or systemic inequity, • A portfolio demonstrating the ability to humanize complex data and policy through powerful narrative storytelling, • Strong research skills and the ability to navigate public records and economic data, • A commitment to community engagement and representing the voices of marginalized populations, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative newsroom team, • Understanding of the importance of accuracy and precision, • An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaboration, • Comfortable appearing on TV, radio and podcasts on behalf of the L.A. Times, • Multimedia reporting experience is a plus This role is listed as Reporter in the Los Angeles Times Guild and will be based in El Segundo, Calif. Occasional travel is expected, as is night and weekend work. Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Reporters must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage. Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter and applicable clips to Deputy Editor Joe Mozingo. The L.A. Times is an equal 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. This Privacy Notice for ___ sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position with us. Explore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our ___. The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $90,006 to $103,589 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 ___ to view the benefits available to our employees. We recommend adding our applicant tracking system domain (@dayforce.com) as a safe sender or contact; sometimes these emails get filtered to candidates' spam folders.

The Los Angeles Times is seeking accomplished, veteran reporters to join our award-winning newsroom. We are looking for journalists who bring the full suite of reporting skills to one of the most dynamic news environments in the world. California is a global driver of politics, entertainment, technology and societal innovation - and we need reporters who can capture the scale and drama of its story. This is a premier assignment that demands the talents of a "Swiss Army Knife" journalist: someone who understands that a story that starts in a Los Angeles neighborhood can quickly turn viral and who can helm a massive breaking news story involving a team of reporters one day, and lead a months-long investigative project the next. You will be a leading voice in a vibrant newsroom that is dedicated to the highest level of public service journalism, and you will help shape coverage of the nation's most populous state - all while demonstrating the agility to pivot from local California issues to major national and foreign events when the news cycle demands. The role: You will be a cornerstone of our coverage. You aren't just a writer; you are a leader on the page and in the newsroom. Whether it's a fast-moving wildfire, civil unrest, a political scandal or a quirky human-interest feature, you possess the range to handle it with authority and flair. You will be tasked with helming major breaking stories, weaving a torrent of feeds from a swarm of reporters into a compelling account of the day's events on a punishing deadline. When the news cycle slows, you may pivot to leading major projects and investigations that drive the local and national conversation. Who you are: • A veteran journalist: You have extensive experience at a major metropolitan or national news organization, with a portfolio that proves you've "been there, done that", • A deadline artist: You thrive when the clock is ticking, able to produce clean, sophisticated and analytical copy in real time, • Master of "the sweep": You can write with authority and elegance on deadline, making sense of chaos for a global audience, • Collaborative and mature: You understand that great journalism is a team sport. You are a low-ego, high-output collaborator who makes everyone around you better, • Serve as the lead writer for major breaking news, synthesizing reporting from multiple sources into a singular, cohesive narrative that engages and informs our core Southern California readership, • Identify, pitch and execute deep-dive projects and long-form investigations that hold power to account, from the White House to Los Angeles City Hall, • Move seamlessly between hard-hitting investigative prose, sophisticated rewrite work and stylish, evocative features, • Work collegially across the newsroom, partnering with Pulitzer-winning veterans and early-career reporters in a challenging and competitive news environment, • Minimum of six years of experience in professional journalism (or equivalent high-level experience), • Proven track record of leading major projects or investigative series, • Exceptional writing ability, specifically the skill of "the sweep" - providing context and narrative scale to complex events, • Experience working in a team reporting environment, • A deep commitment to the ethics and standards of the Los Angeles Times, • Comfortable appearing on TV, radio and podcasts on behalf of the L.A. Times This role is listed as Reporter in the Los Angeles Times Guild and will be based in El Segundo, Calif. Occasional travel is expected, as is night and weekend work. Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Reporters must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage. Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter and applicable clips to Deputy Managing Editor Monte Morin. The L.A. Times is an equal 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. This Privacy Notice for ___ sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position with us. 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This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. Writer/Journalist Internship: The role is focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.

Assess leads and pitch captivating story ideas to editors.Ensure that you meet all regular and recurring deadlines.Review and edit work for editorial approval.Use all your findings to prepare clean, concise and factual articles.Adhere to the ethical code of the profession.Keep records off all notes,

A climate-focused nonprofit is seeking a Science Writer/Journalist to enhance the visibility of their Underground Explorers Program.

Job Description Manager, Social Media & Content Strategy Do Good Crew Overview Do Good Crew is seeking a creative, audience-obsessed Manager of Social Media & Content Strategy to own the creative vision and growth strategy across our platform ecosystem. This is a role for someone who thinks in stories, lives on the feeds, and has a proven instinct for what makes content stop a scroll and move people to share. You will develop and execute the social content strategy that grows David Begnaud's personal brand, the Do Good Crew community, and The Person Who Believed In Me podcast accounts. You'll work hand-in-hand with David and our production team to transform long-form stories into high-performing short-form content -and bring original creative ideas that keep our mission-driven storytelling at the leading edge of what's resonating on social. What This Person Will Drive 1. Content Strategy & Creative Direction • Develop and own platform-specific content strategies across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube for all three accounts, • Build social-first creative frameworks that transform long-form podcast and video stories into high-performance short-form content, • Stay ahead of trending formats, sounds, hooks, and cultural moments -and move quickly when they align with our mission, • Develop a consistent creative voice and visual identity for each account that is distinct yet unified under the Do Good Crew brand 2. Hands-On Content Creation • Personally create and edit short-form social content using CapCut, Canva, or other solutions, and platform-native editors, • Produce Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and story-driven clips with and for David Begnaud, • Capture and create content in real-time when news, moments, or stories demand it, • Develop templates, formats, and repeatable content frameworks the broader team can execute against 3. Audience Growth • Own follower growth and engagement rate goals across all accounts, • Develop and test new content formats, hooks, and storytelling approaches to expand reach and attract new audiences, • Build and execute strategies for cross-platform audience development and community engagement, • Identify collaboration, partnership, and amplification opportunities that accelerate growth 4. Creative Collaboration • Partner directly with David Begnaud on content ideation, on-camera moments, and brand storytelling, • Collaborate with producers, editors, and the distribution team to ensure content is optimized across every step from creation to publishing, • Bring a clear creative point of view to team brainstorms -with the receipts to back it up, • Serve as the internal creative voice on what good content looks like for Do Good Crew 5. Performance & Iteration • Track and analyze content performance to identify what's working and double down on it, • Conduct regular A/B testing on hooks, formats, captions, and posting strategies, • Contribute to weekly performance reporting with creative insights and recommendations, • 3-5+ years in social media content creation, creative strategy, or digital media -ideally for a creator, personality, or mission-driven brand, • Proven track record of growing social accounts through original, platform-native content, • Hands-on creator: expert in editing softares , CapCut, Canva, and short-form video production -you make the content, not just direct it, • Deep understanding of TikTok culture, Instagram Reels behavior, and YouTube Shorts mechanics, • Experience working closely with on-camera talent or a public-facing personality preferred, • Comfortable in a fast-moving, founder-led environment where resourcefulness beats resources Creator First -You are equally comfortable ideating and executing. You understand what makes a hook land, why a cut matters, and how to build content that earns a share. Platform Native - You understand each platform's culture, behavior, and algorithm -and you tailor your storytelling accordingly. Mission-Driven Storyteller -You understand that Do Good Crew's content isn't just entertainment -it's an invitation to act. You know how to turn a human story into something that makes good feel contagious. Collaborative -You work well with talent, producers, and teammates. You have strong opinions and share them clearly, while staying open and adaptable. What Makes Someone Exceptional in This Role • Has personally grown a social account -their own or someone else's -to a meaningful scale, • Has a portfolio of content that performed: real numbers, real reach, real engagement, • Has worked at the intersection of editorial storytelling and social entertainment, • Brings genuine passion for stories about human kindness, connection, and impact -not just the craft of content, • Full-time, in-person (Sherman Oaks, CA) Do Good Crew was founded in 2025 by David Begnaud -Emmy-winning journalist, CBS News contributor, and America's Storyteller -and Olivier Delfosse, with a simple but powerful belief: that ordinary people doing extraordinary things deserve to have their stories told. We're building the largest community in the world dedicated to acts of kindness, connection, and humanity. Through our growing family of platforms -including digital content that reaches over 2 million fans and generates 20 million monthly views, the podcast The Person Who Believed in Me, and the Do Good Crew newsletter -we bring those stories to life every day. Do Good Crew live events will be launching in mid-2026. If you believe the world gets better when good stories get told, join the Do Good Crew.

Job Description Director of Social Media Do Good Crew (Podcast Newsletter Social Live Experiences) Overview Do Good Crew is seeking a high-impact Director of Social Media to own and drive the next phase of audience growth across our entire platform ecosystem. This is a player-coach role for someone who is equal parts visionary strategist and hands-on content creator. You will architect the plan and produce social content that grows David Begnaud's personal brand, the Do Good Crew community, and The Person Who Believed in Me podcast. You'll partner directly with David Begnaud, our Founder and on-camera talent, and our President/COO to build systems for viral, mission-driven storytelling that engages millions and fuels meaningful partnerships and revenue. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in social media growth and content creation, is a native expert in short-form and long-form content tools, and thrives in fast-moving, founder-led environments - including the willingness to capture and create content. What This Person Will Drive 1. Audience Growth & Platform Strategy • Develop and own platform-specific growth strategies across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms., • Grow, scale and monetize the David Begnaud, Do Good and The Person Who Believed In Me social accounts, • Leverage deep knowledge of social algorithms, trending formats, and content optimization tactics to expand reach and attract new audiences., • Own and manage content calendars, scheduling, and daily execution across all platforms. 2. Hands-On Content Creation (Mandatory) • Personally create and edit social content using tools including CapCut, Canva, and platform-native editors., • Produce daily short-form content with and for David Begnaud, including Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and story-driven clips., • Develop social-first creative frameworks that transform long-form stories into high-performance short-form content., • Collaborate with producers and editors to optimize content for tone, engagement, and mission alignment across all formats., • Capture and create content in real-time when news, moments, or stories demand it 3. Platform Monetization & Revenue Goals • Drive and grow Facebook Ad Revenue, YouTube Monetization, and podcast programmatic income through audience growth and content optimization., • Partner with the brand partnerships team to ensure social supports brand campaign rollouts, sponsor integrations, and activation strategies., • This is a results-driven, goals-based role - revenue performance from social platforms is a shared success metric alongside audience growth., • Identify and develop new platform monetization opportunities including creator programs, affiliate partnerships, and premium content offerings. 4. Performance Analytics & Intelligence • Design and maintain a social performance dashboard tracking follower growth, engagement rates, video views, CPM, and revenue KPIs., • Provide weekly reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership., • Use data to inform experimentation - A/B testing content formats, posting cadence, hooks, and cross-platform amplification strategies. 5. Systems Building & Leadership • Create and oversee content workflows, calendaring, and asset management systems to support a growing team., • As the team scales, help hire and mentor additional social strategists, editors, and growth managers., • 7+ years in social media growth, content creation, or digital media strategy - ideally for a major personality, mission-led brand, or digital publisher., • Proven track record of scaling personal brand or media accounts to 1M+ followers organically., • Expert-level hands-on proficiency in CapCut, Canva, and similar content creation tools - you must be able to create., • Deep technical knowledge of social algorithms, monetization programs, and growth mechanics across Meta, YouTube, and TikTok., • Demonstrated expertise in ad monetization, data-driven growth, and cross-platform storytelling., • Experience supporting on-camera talent or high-profile personalities with their personal brand and social presence. Creator Mentality You understand what makes a hook land, why a cut matters, and how to build content that stops a scroll. Strategy informs everything, but your hands are always in it. Platform Native You understand TikTok culture, Instagram Reels behavior, YouTube algorithm mechanics, and Facebook distribution - and you know how to tailor storytelling for each without losing the mission. Mission-Driven Storyteller You understand that Do Good Crew's content isn't just entertainment - it's an invitation to act. You know how to turn a human story into a piece of content that awakens something in people and makes good feel contagious. Entrepreneurial Excited to build from the ground up. Comfortable operating with ambiguity, moving fast, and figuring things out. Data-Fluent You understand audience metrics, content performance analytics, CPM trends, and platform monetization KPIs. Adaptability You have a natural creator's instinct - when a moment worth capturing shows up, you're ready for it. What Makes Someone Exceptional in This Role • Has personally grown a social account (their own or someone else's) from under 500K to 1M+ followers., • Has worked closely with on-camera talent or a public-facing personality to build their digital brand., • Brings a personal creative point of view - you have opinions about what good content looks like and the receipts to back it up., • Experience at the intersection of editorial storytelling and social entertainment - not just one or the other., • Understands the business side: how audience translates to revenue, how content supports partnerships, and how social fuels the entire media ecosystem., • David Begnaud, DoGoodCrew and The Person Who Believed In Me social accounts reach growth and engagement goals, • Social platform ad revenue and monetization programs generating measurable, growing income., • A repeatable content creation system is in place, with weekly cadence, templates, and workflows established., • Full-time, in-person (Sherman Oaks, CA), • $130,000-(year) Do Good Crew was founded in 2025 by David Begnaud - Emmy-winning journalist, CBS News contributor, and America's Storyteller - and Olivier Delfosse, with a simple but powerful belief: that ordinary people doing extraordinary things deserve to have their stories told. We're building the largest community in the world dedicated to acts of kindness, connection, and humanity. Through our growing family of platforms - including digital content that reaches over 2 million fans and generates 20 million monthly views, the podcast The Person Who Believed in Me, and the Do Good Crew newsletter - we bring those stories to life every day. Do Good Crew live events will be launching in mid-2026. If you believe the world gets better when good stories get told, join the Do Good Crew.

Job Description Manager, Social Distribution & Syndication Do Good Crew (Podcast Newsletter Social Live Experiences) Overview Do Good Crew is seeking a sharp, systems-oriented Manager of Social Distribution & Syndication to own the operational engine behind our content's reach. This is a role for someone who geeks out on platform mechanics, scheduling logic, and distribution strategy - and who understands that getting the right content to the right audience at the right time is itself a creative act. You will manage the publishing, scheduling, and cross-platform syndication of all content across David Begnaud, Do Good Crew, and The Person Who Believed In Me social accounts. You'll work closely with our creative and editorial teams to ensure every piece of content is optimized, formatted correctly, and distributed for maximum reach and monetization performance. What This Person Will Drive 1. Content Distribution & Publishing • Own the daily publishing cadence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms for all three accounts, • Schedule, post, and manage content across all platforms using native tools and third-party scheduling software, • Ensure all content is formatted correctly for each platform - aspect ratios, captions, hashtags, tags, and metadata, • Maintain and manage content calendars in coordination with the creative team 2. Platform Optimization & Syndication • Maximize organic reach through deep knowledge of platform algorithms, posting windows, and distribution mechanics, • Manage YouTube metadata including titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, and chapter markers to optimize search and suggested performance, • Oversee Facebook distribution strategy including Reels boosting, cross-posting, and ad revenue optimization, • Identify syndication and cross-posting opportunities to amplify content across platforms and partners 3. Monetization Operations • Manage and optimize Facebook Ad Revenue, YouTube monetization settings, and platform creator programs, • Monitor CPM trends, revenue performance, and monetization eligibility across all accounts, • Flag and resolve any monetization issues including copyright claims, policy flags, or eligibility gaps, • Track and report on platform revenue KPIs weekly 4. Analytics & Reporting • Own weekly performance reporting across all accounts - follower growth, reach, engagement, video views, and revenue, • Maintain a live performance dashboard accessible to leadership, • Use data to make recommendations on posting cadence, content formats, and platform prioritization, • Monitor competitor and industry benchmarks to keep Do Good Crew's distribution strategy ahead of the curve 5. Systems & Workflow • Build and maintain airtight publishing workflows and SOPs that allow the team to operate at scale, • Coordinate asset handoffs between editors, producers, and the social team to ensure on-time publishing, • 3-5+ years in social media management, content distribution, or digital publishing, • Expert-level knowledge of YouTube Studio, Meta Business Suite, TikTok Studio, and scheduling tools, • Familiarity with social tracking softwares like Social Status, Hootsuite or Sprout Social, • Deep understanding of platform algorithms, monetization programs, and distribution mechanics across Meta, YouTube, and TikTok, • Demonstrated experience managing multiple social accounts simultaneously with consistent publishing cadence, • Strong analytical skills - comfortable in spreadsheets, dashboards, and performance data, • Highly organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented, • Experience working with or for a creator, media brand, or digital publisher preferred Platform Expert - You know every lever inside YouTube Studio, Meta Business Suite, and TikTok Studio. Systems Thinker - You build workflows that don't break. You think in checklists and repeatable processes that scale. Data-Driven - You let performance data guide decisions. You know what the numbers mean and how to act on them. Reliable Executor - Content goes out on time, every time. You take ownership of the publishing calendar. AI Forward - You are relentlessly curious about how to use AI tools to make your life easier. What Makes Someone Exceptional in This Role • Has managed distribution across 3+ simultaneous social accounts for a creator or media brand, • Has directly grown platform ad revenue through optimization - not just audience growth, • Understands the interplay between content quality, metadata, and algorithmic distribution, • Full-time, in-person (Sherman Oaks, CA) Do Good Crew was founded in 2025 by David Begnaud - Emmy-winning journalist, CBS News contributor, and America's Storyteller - and Olivier Delfosse, with a simple but powerful belief: that ordinary people doing extraordinary things deserve to have their stories told. We're building the largest community in the world dedicated to acts of kindness, connection, and humanity. Through our growing family of platforms - including digital content that reaches over 2 million fans and generates 20 million monthly views, the podcast The Person Who Believed in Me, and the Do Good Crew newsletter - we bring those stories to life every day. Do Good Crew live events will be launching in mid-2026. If you believe the world gets better when good stories get told, join the Do Good Crew.