Los Angeles Times Looking for Editorial Assistant (Part-time) at El Segundo, CA Full Time

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Job Description Summary

The Los Angeles Times is looking for a part-time editorial assistant to support the newsroom.

Job Description

Applicants must be team players, organized and self-starting. They should be smart, flexible, adaptive, eager to please and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Preference will be given to individuals with journalistic ambition, as the editorial assistants do research and some basic web production.

• Responsibilities:
• Pick up, sort, deliver and manage mail and postal packages
• Transcribe calls to the Readers’ Representative line
• Pick up, sort and deliver newspapers from the mailroom to the newsroom
• Manage back issues and contest consideration newspaper copies
• Sort incoming books for review
• Maintain and distribute personal protective equipment to staff
• Keep printers supplied with paper and toner cartridges installed and in full supply
• Fact-check for editorial sections and projects, plus light web production
• Occasional work with the Entertainment team on award nights is possible
• Other duties as needed
• Requirements:
• Able to lift and transport up to 30 pounds
• Skilled at handling clerical duties
• Strong communication skills; must respond quickly to email and Slack requests from staff
• Knowledge of computers, software systems and tools
• Must be able to work cooperatively and adaptively in a team setting
• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent

This position is listed as Editorial Assistant and is included in the Los Angeles Times Guild. The editorial assistants work in the El Segundo, Calif., office. Occasional night and weekend work is possible.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to Director of News Development Tracy Boucher at the apply link. The opportunity to attach additional documents appears on the third screen and is labeled “Upload.”

The L.A. Times is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Explore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our career site.

The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $22.46 – $22.69 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At The L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Please visit our career site to view the benefits available to our employees.

The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at the Los Angeles Times! We look forward to reviewing your application.