The Boyle Heights Beat, an L.A. Local News Initiative newsroom, is looking for a full-time reporter to help cover our neighborhood. We’re looking for someone who understands what makes the Eastside of L.A. special and has a passion for telling its stories.
In this job, you’ll report on stories that matter deeply to our neighbors — from the impact of ICE raids and concerns over gentrification to the latest restaurant opening that brings the community together. You’ll produce content that helps residents navigate local government and connects them to their neighbors, covering everything from neighborhood council meetings to celebrations that strengthen our community bonds.
This isn’t desk reporting—you’ll be out there where the conversations are happening. You need to be in constant conversation with the people who live and work in Boyle Heights, becoming a familiar face at community events, local meetings, and at local coffee shops — wherever all the neighborhood news gets shared first.
We also aim to be accessible. You will write articles for our website and newsletter, but you will also post on social media, and experiment with new formats.
Your co-workers are storytellers who know the best places to eat and aren’t afraid to ask tough questions of our elected officials. We’re curious, we’re hungry (literally and figuratively), and we believe great journalism happens when you actually know your neighbors. We value teamwork, curiosity and the ability to tell a good story.
If you’re interested in joining our team, click here for more information.
