LA-Based Reporter: Showcasing California’s Unique Stories Dedicated Coverage of Southern California News, People, Places, Events, Culture, and Outdoor Adventure

LA-Based Reporter: Showcasing California's Unique Stories Dedicated Coverage of Southern California News, People, Places, Events, Culture, and Outdoor Adventure California Reporter, Los Angeles This LA-based reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK is devoted to serving the vibrant, diverse readership of California, with a focus on the pulse and personality of Los Angeles and Southern California. In addition to exploring the heart and soul of LA, the reporter will venture into the broader Southern California region to spotlight the outdoors, adventure and recreation opportunities that define the area-legendary national parks, scenic beaches, mountain escapes, and desert landscapes. This role demands both versatility and collaboration. The reporter will work with producers, videographers, reporters, editors and audience specialists to deliver multimedia storytelling and news from the heart and soul of LA, neighboring cities and counties. From historic neighborhoods like Boyle Heights and Venice Beach to events like the Oscars, LA Pride, and the Rose Parade; from beloved brands born in LA to food scenes in Koreatown and Little Ethiopia; from the surf of Huntington Beach to the trails of Joshua Tree, the reporter will elevate the stories and subjects that make Southern California a cultural and recreational powerhouse. Must be willing to relocate to the Los Angeles area.Responsibilities: Serve the needs of California's readers by producing rigorous, accessible, and engaging journalism spotlighting the top stories of the day from Los Angeles and Southern California, with a focus on the region's distinctive people, communities, events, iconic brands, cultural happenings and best adventure experiences. Collaborate with USA TODAY Network local newsrooms and national teams to amplify stories of the region's everyday Angelenos and Southern Californians who shape their neighborhoods and wild spaces, with an eye on California's influential figures-from entertainment and tech innovat