University of Southern California (USC) is hiring : Collaborative Editor in Los A

Overview

The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, founded in 2004, is seeking to hire a veteran editor to lead our award-winning non-profit journalism collaborative focused on health and health equity and working with ethnic media news outlets across California. The Collaborative News Editor will create educational programming, serve as project editor, mentor reporters at different skills levels and lead a learning and reporting effort that will involve 5-7 ethnic media outlets in California. As project manager, you will nurture esprit de corps and build a virtual newsroom among the reporters, newsroom leaders and their editorial colleagues, brainstorming on story ideas, editing copy and developing a learning curriculum with program design and priorities established in collaboration with participating newsrooms. You will also be expected to track outcomes and contribute to reports on our progress.

Responsibilities

Lead and edit collaborative health journalism projects across multiple ethnic media outlets in California. Develop educational programming and a learning curriculum in collaboration with participating newsrooms. Edit copy, brainstorm story ideas, and mentor reporters at varying levels of experience. Manage project timelines, coordinate deadlines and deliverables, and track outcomes for program reporting.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates should have at least 3-5 years in an editorial leadership role and demonstrated expertise in reporting and / or editing on social welfare, equity, health and health policy topics.
• Editing and project management experience are a must.
• Bilingual skills are a plus; cross-platform skills are valued.
• Journalists with experience in the ethnic media sector and familiarity with the California health policy landscape are especially encouraged.
• Creative and enterprising with strong project management and editing skills, a collaborative spirit, health journalism expertise and the ability to keep a team on track, managing long-term goals and responding to breaking news opportunities and newsroom challenges.

Salary, Benefits and Working Conditions

This is a 40 hour per week, grant-funded, hybrid, staff position based in Los Angeles, with a two-day weekly in-office requirement.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted via usccareers.usc.edu and should include a resume or CV and a cover letter. If you are a current USC employee, use the Career Worklet on the Workday Homepage to view USC Jobs.

About USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

The Center defines health broadly to support investigations and explanatory journalism on topics ranging from the unequal impacts of urban design to climate change, including extreme heat and flooding, and the environmental burden of industry. The Center offers fellowships and symposia and supports journalists through webinars and web content. It leads and collaborates on newsroom initiatives that have influenced laws and policy.

About the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the Annenberg School is a national leader in communication and journalism education and scholarship. It offers doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degree programs and continuing professional development. For more information, see the website : https : / / annenberg.usc.edu / .

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. USC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Inquiries about access or accommodations should be directed to USC Human Resources. USC will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree. Minimum Experience : 3 years. Minimum Field of Expertise : Experience in developing and conducting training classes and developing instructional materials.

Quick Apply Link : https : / / usccareers.usc.edu / job / - / - / 1209 / 86968449392

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