Summary:

The Southern California News Group, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking a content coordinator for sports. The content coordinator assists with the print production for multiple sports sections on multiple deadlines, ensuring copy flow, copy editing stories, writing headlines, and display copy and proofreading pages.

What you will do:

• Play an essential role in quality control for the many sports print editions

• Communicate with other members of the print desk during afternoon and evening shifts

• Perform regular copy editing of sports stories

• Write headlines and display copy (captions, subheads, etc.) throughout the sports sections

• Proofread completed pages

What you will bring:

• Experience in a similar role at a daily newspaper

• Strong journalism and editing skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with page designers, reporters and editors

• Ability to learn new content management systems quickly

• Knowledge of Southern California sports scene is a plus

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $24.52 + cell phone stipend. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mymedianewsgroup.com

Who we are:

In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

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