West Coast Media Jobs: With open roles at The Messenger, The Wrap, USC & more!
If you’re looking for a job, leave a comment about what you’re looking for on our Winter Gig Seekers Thread. It’s open to everyone; you don’t need to be a subscriber or based on the West Coast to participate.
Check out lots of talented folks, like…
Joel Callen: “After three years running one of Spotify's most popular true crime podcasts, I'm looking for my next opportunity. I'm a writer and editor with a diverse background in the digital space, spanning content marketing, government communications, and features/television development. I'm a member of the LGBTQ+ community and have a passion for elevating diverse and underrepresented voices in all forms of media.” (more info; Joel is one of my former Spotify colleagues!)
Amy Mayer, “a multimedia journalist with expertise in agriculture, climate and other sciences. I've worked as a public radio staff reporter and editor and I'm currently freelancing in the SF Bay Area. If you're looking for regular, consistent copy from a writer who's open to collaboration, solid editing and quick-turn deadlines, let's connect!” (more info)
The Gig Seekers thread is sent out quarterly on the 15th day of January, April, July, and October.
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From Hot Take: Hot Take Swan Song
Check out @CoveringClimateNow’s latest jobs & opportunities Twitter thread
Check out journalist Rebecca Aguilar’s updated list of journalism jobs across the country.
Los Angeles/OC/Inland Empire Area
LA Times, Reporters, Latino Initiatives
The Southern California News Group, Lakers Reporter
The Orange County Register, News Reporter - Orange County Register
Central Valley/Coast
The Fresno Bee, Engagement Reporter
The Sacramento Bee, Opinion Writer
Oregon State
KATU/KUNP, General Assignment Reporter
Rogue Valley Times, Reporter -- Children, Family and Schools
YachatsNews, Reporter
Grants Pass Daily Courier, General Assignment Reporter
Wallowa County Chieftain, Reporter
Washington State
City of Seattle, Digital Media Specialist
Audacy, On-Air Personality
FOX 13 and FOX 13+, Producer
Wenatchee World, Education Reporter
The Chronicle, Reporter
Remote/Many Locations
USA Today, Associate Editor, For The Win
Morning Brew, Sr Reporter, CFO Brew; Reporter, HR Brew; Reporter, CFO Brew
The Wrap, Media Reporter; Film Reporter
Wondery, Story Editor (contract); Producer (contract)
The Messenger, General Assignment Reporter/Content Curator; Assignment Editor/Lead Curator; Content Strategist; Social Media Manager; Visual Editor/Lead Visual Curator; Visual Journalist
Weinberger Media, Writer/Producer
Bolts, Audience Engagement Editor
Freelance Pitch Calls
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