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From McClatchy: The annual winter virtual job fair is back. “This year's focus is on mid-level career opportunities, so if you're a journalist with a passion for local news and some years of professional experience under your belt, looking to take the next step in accountability, enterprising and engaging work, click the link and sign up today to meet one-on-one with members of our news management and recruitment team.”
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For audio folks, Adrian Ma’s comprehensive list of Mostly Audio Jobs from public media, non-profits, and for-profits - updated for Fall ‘24!
Check out journalist Rebecca Aguilar’s latest list of journalism jobs across the country.
Los Angeles/Orange County/Palm Springs Area
Associated Press, Oceans and Climate Reporter (Newsperson)
CBS News and Stations, News Associate
Noema Magazine, Senior Editor
Audacy, Multi-Media Content Producer
KTLA, Assignments Editor
Central Valley/Coast Area
UCLA, Legal News Reporter - CA Legislature - Sacramento - Part-Time;
ABC30 Fresno, VP News Director, KFSN-TV
San Francisco Bay Area/Northern California
The Information, Reporter, Elon Musk & Co. (Tesla, SpaceX)
ALM, Reporter
“The reporter covering this beat must live in Northern California…”
Daily Kos, Staff Reporter
Bay Area Newspaper Group, Opinion Editor
Nexstar Media Group, MultiMedia Journalist/Reporter
The Vallejo Times-Herald, Reporter
Inland Valley Publishing Company/The Independent Newspaper, Photojournalist
Oregon State
OSU Division of Extension and Engagement, Communications Specialist
NewsData, Professional Energy Sector Reporter- Specialized PNW Remote Position
Washington State
Outside, Associate Editor, Climbing
Remote/Many Locations
Sports Illustrated, Breaking/Trending News Writer - Freelance
Forbes, Temporary Reporter, Wealth
UCLA, Legal News Reporter - Tech/AI/Privacy - Remote - Part-Time
Yahoo, Commerce Content Editor
MLB, Content Producer (Seasonal)
“This is not an office-based position and we will consider strong candidates from any U.S. location; however, candidates who reside near or in the following baseball markets would be filling a specific need: Anaheim, Cincinnati, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Minnesota, San Francisco and St. Louis.”
Law & Crime, YouTube Manager
Red Ventures, Aviation Reporter, The Points Guy
MasterClass, Sr. Manager, Social Media
Internships/Fellowships
Bay Area News Group, Reporting Internships
Gannett, Wellness Audience Fellowship
Los Angeles Press Club, Foot in the Door Fellowship (apply by 12/9/25)
USC Center for Health Journalism, The California Health Equity Fellowship is accepting applications. It supports reporters in the Golden State pursuing ambitious, enterprising projects on overlooked health and health equity issues. The program offers mentorship, an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles from March 18 to 20, and grants of $2,000 to $10,000. Deadline to apply is December 18.
The Associated Press, Newsperson (Global News Intern, Entertainment Reporter) (apply by 12/31/24)
2025 National Hearst Journalism Fellowship Program (apply by 1/6/25)
“In addition, candidates must be willing to relocate to San Francisco, Houston, San Antonio, Albany, or one of our papers in Connecticut as those newspapers employ our Fellows.”
2025 MLB Digital Content Diversity Fellowship (apply by 2/1/25)