Los Angeles Correspondent (Journalism)

TL;DR

Los Angeles Correspondent (Journalism): Reporting on the intersection of Hollywood, finance, and politics in Los Angeles with an accent on corporate news, dealmaking, and power dynamics. Focus on breaking original stories about the entertainment industry and covering California's political influence.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles (Hybrid: onsite minimum 3 days per week)

Salary: $100,000 – $150,000

Company

One of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity, and accuracy.

What you will do

• Report on the intersection of Hollywood, finance, politics, and power in Los Angeles.
• Build deep sourcing with executives, agents, and financiers to break original corporate news.
• Write richly reported features capturing personalities, rivalries, and power dynamics within the entertainment industry.
• Cover California's political landscape and contribute to national politics coverage during federal election years.
• Track dealmaking and consolidation across global media groups including Disney, Netflix, Comcast, and Warner.
• Contribute across various formats, including live events, video, and other digital storytelling.

Requirements

• Proven ability to deliver both high-impact scoops and deeply reported features.
• Strong instincts for storylines that resonate beyond the entertainment industry.
• Must be based in Los Angeles.
• Willingness to travel and engage widely across the industry.
• Strictly no use of AI tools for writing articles or creating reader-facing content.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative culture supporting growth, career aspirations, and wellbeing.
• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages.
• Subsidised gym memberships.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.