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Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.
The Digital Reporter is responsible for finding compelling stories about Easterseals participants and staff that inform and engage people in support of our mission for full disability inclusion, equity and access. Reporter will create, write, edit, and deliver polished video content for digital platforms. This role requires a quick turnaround to ensure timely content for social media, capturing and sharing stories and events as they unfold.
Working closely with the Director of Digital Content and Story Producer, the Digital Reporter will handle duties typical of the news field, such as interviewing, visiting locations, and covering Easterseals events. The ideal candidate will excel in producing live, scripted and branded content, with strong storytelling skills and a background in news, ensuring dynamic and accurate coverage that resonates with our audience across social media and digital platforms.
Starting Pay Range: $29.33/hr. - $36.54/hr. OVERVIEW OF POSITION: TheDigital Reporter is responsible for finding compelling stories aboutEasterseals participants and staff that inform and engage people in support ofour mission for full disability inclusion, equity and access. Reporter will create, write, edit, and deliverpolished video content for digital platforms. This role requires a quickturnaround to ensure timely content for social media, capturing and sharingstories and events as they unfold.
Working closely with the Director of DigitalContent and Story Producer, the Digital Reporter will handle duties typical ofthe news field, such as interviewing, visiting locations, and coveringEasterseals events. The ideal candidate will excel in producing live, scripted,and branded content, with strong storytelling skills and a background in news,ensuring dynamic and accurate coverage that resonates with our audience acrosssocial media and digital platforms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Write, edit, and produce breaking news stories with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and visual impact. Create, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for digital platforms, including internal and external audiences. Using an iPhone to film and record content in the field, ensuring high-quality footage that meets platform standards. Operate independently as a one-person production team when necessary, handling filming, and editing.
Collaborate with the Director of Digital Content and Story Producer to transform creative ideas into engaging and informative video content. Work closely with the Stories team to identify trending topics, breaking news, and story opportunities, regularly pitching ideas. Conduct interviews, research stories, and craft narratives that resonate with a broad audience. Attend and cover Easterseals events, producing timely video stories that align with the organization’s messaging and objectives.
Coordinate field reporting, videos, photos, and social media embeds into cohesive, visually compelling stories. Manage a high volume of video production in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, ensuring all content is delivered on time. Use strong editorial judgment to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all content, following brand guidelines and ethical standards. Manage feedback from stakeholders and team members, incorporating revisions and ensuring final videos meet quality standards.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Journalism, Communications or related field. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3+ years’ experience in digital or news reporting. Experience reporting and shooting content. Must provide 5+ video samp