West Coast Media Jobs - 6/3/20

With solidarity

Jun 03, 2020

Hey everyone,

When I started this newsletter a few months ago, I wanted it to be an inclusive and safe space (in fact, it’s even in the mission statement). Racism and discrimination have no place here. I stand in solidarity with the Black community.

For those of you who have been covering the protests, please stay safe. We need your stories. Thinking and praying for your safety.

Many of you who are joining us from Mandy Hofmockel’s Journalism Jobs and a Photo of My Dog newsletter — welcome! I’m glad to have you here and hope you may find it helpful.

Before we get to the jobs, Things of Note has temporarily expanded a bit — it’s not usually so long — to have more resources for you during these uncertain times. Check it out below.

Supporting Black Lives Matter

Supporting the organizations listed in the graphic above: I started a Twitter thread with thinks to those orgs and will add more.
Sam Dylan Finch’s thread of black journalists you can hire right now.
From the New York Times: Black Journalists are Exhausted by Patrice Peck
Google Docs you can use to support black businesses now and in the future (including some East Coast links because I know many West Coast folks who went East for quarantine)

For journalists covering the protests

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker has a public Google doc to log press freedom violations during the protests.
From Poynter: 23 guidelines for journalists to safely cover protests; an analysis of the New York Times’ viral tweet using the passive voice to lead many to believe the newspaper sides with police
From the International News Safety Institute: Covering demonstrations and civil disorder
From Press On: Lewis Wallace’s Ethical Reporting on Police Violence and Black-led Resistance: Tips for Journalists

For freelancers

Thinking about launching your own newsletter? Substack is holding some virtual writer workshops this month (This is not a sponsored link; They emailed it out to admins and thought it might be of interest to others)
From Study Hall: List of publications that are/are not accepting freelance pitches. I’ve recommended this link countless times during mentoring calls last week! This is an essential link for freelancing right now.
Grants to aid freelancers during COVID-19: ICYMI, I’ve got a Twitter thread compiling them — I’m still adding to the thread as I find more.

For mentorship/education

The Information is hosting News Summer School, a free four-week virtual boot camp “to help you build a career in journalism during these unprecedented times.” Learn from folks like the New York Times’ Ben Smith, Politico editor Carrie Budoff Brown, Gimlet head of content Lydia Polgreen, and more.
Sonia Weiser of the Opportunities of the Week newsletter for freelancer writers started the "Journalists/Communications Professionals Doing Pro Bono Work" spreadsheet. I added myself to this list as well — I’m willing to help with any early career challenges or regarding any of the other topics I listed!
The New York Times’ Tim Herrera is holding a series of panels for freelancers based on different freelance writing topics in June, every Sunday at 3 p.m and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.

For levity

From CNN: A talented balloon artist with autism thanks essential workers with wonderful balloon sculptures
From NYT Cooking: I’ve had this Potato Chip Omelet recipe open in a browser tab for a week. Anyone try it yet?

Reminder: Due to the lack of journalism jobs out there, I’ve been included some copywriting, social media marketing, and internal comms jobs to give you the best chance at landing a role.

San Diego

Nexstar Media Group, Photographer/Editor

Irvine

Blizzard Entertainment, Writer, Creative Development (Temp)
Modis, Technical Writer

El Segundo

LA Times, Copywriter

Culver City

Planet Interactive, Senior Copywriter, Pay
Brave New Films, Social Media Coordinator
Arrive Outdoors, Content and Community Marketing Manager

Santa Monica

RPA is looking for “General Copywriting Submission For Future Opportunities”
Amazon, Copywriter

Los Angeles

Reuters, Legal Newsletter Editor
Los Feliz Ledger, Reporter
Squarespace, Senior Copywriter
Stand Up to Cancer, Communications Writer
Hawke Media, Content Editor
Rare Beauty, Copywriter
Cheef Holdings, Staff Writer
Checkmate Gaming, Social Media Coordinator
Jalopnik, Staff Writer (Reviews)
Bleav Podcast Network, On-Air Host
Brat, Social Media Manager
Lowell Herb Co., Copywriter
Chris Collins, Inc., Automotive News Writer
Stop, Breath & Think (Meredith Corp), Senior Content Producer

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Courier, Reporter

Santa Barbara

Montecito Journal Media Group, Managing Editor

Fresno

Nexstar Media Group, Morning News Anchor

Sunnyvale

Walmart eCommerce, Technical Content Writer

Sacramento

CalMatters is hiring for several positions, including Engagement Editor, Economy Reporter, and Technology Reporter
The Sacramento Bee, Part-time Paginator

Richmond

Making Waves Foundation, Communications Writer

San Francisco

Smart Meetings, Senior Editor
80Twenty, Content Writer

Oakland

Dictionary.com, Social Media Coordinator

Portland, Oregon

OPB, Digital Photo Editor

Longview, Washington

The Daily News, Editor

Remote/Many Locations

Google News Initiative, Fellowship (applications due 8/1/20)
ETNT Heath, Freelance Health and Wellness Writer
NerdWallet, Writer/Expert (Travel Rewards)
Toptal, Profile Editor
StudentBody, Social Media Writer
Shortform is looking for an SEO content marketer/blog writer and a summary writer
Cypress HCM, Community Manager
The List, Women’s Lifestyle News Writer
Mashed, Food and Grocery Writer
Inquisitr, Full-Time Managing Editor
Martindale-Avvo, Freelance Legal Content Writers
Nicki Swift, Celeb Gossip News Writer

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Until next week! Stay safe.