Host/Reporter, Daily News
Host/Reporter, Daily News
Crooked Media
Los Angeles, CA
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Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn't just focus on what's broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it's up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.
Job Summary:
Crooked is hiring for a host/reporter in the Daily News department reporting to EP of Daily News. You will host of Crooked's daily news podcast, What A Day. This job will work with the podcast production team, the What A Day newsletter team and external contributors to produce a high-quality, politics-centered, daily news show.
This job will be based in Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. and will work Sunday-Thursday, from approximately 11am-7:30pm PT/ 2pm-10:30pm ET in the office. The position must be in the studio for audio and video records 5 days a week.
How You'll Spend Your Time:
Helping to shape a refreshed What A Day podcast (audio and video) (First 2-3 months)
Pay and Perks:
At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:
About Us
We welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.
We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.
That's it. End of mission.
Job Summary:
Crooked is hiring for a host/reporter in the Daily News department reporting to EP of Daily News. You will host of Crooked's daily news podcast, What A Day. This job will work with the podcast production team, the What A Day newsletter team and external contributors to produce a high-quality, politics-centered, daily news show.
This job will be based in Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. and will work Sunday-Thursday, from approximately 11am-7:30pm PT/ 2pm-10:30pm ET in the office. The position must be in the studio for audio and video records 5 days a week.
How You'll Spend Your Time:
Helping to shape a refreshed What A Day podcast (audio and video) (First 2-3 months)
- Play a key role in developing the next iteration of What A Day
- Pilot and test new approaches and new workflows
- Help shape and refine editorial approach of new show
- Work collaboratively across departments (including Audio, Video, Social and Marketing teams)
- Lead host of our daily news podcast
- Help shape editorial coverage and approach, working alongside Daily News team
- Write and refine scripts
- Work closely with producer to create high-impact news interviews for the show
- Host short-form original video content, including explainers
- Contribute to social media content and strategy
- Contribute to the WAD newsletter when appropriate
- Represent What A Day on other Crooked properties when appropriate
- Jump in during breaking news events
- Ability to work from the Crooked office in Los Angeles or Washington D.C. 5 days a week and during breaking news
- 9+ years of experience as a reporter and/or host
- A thoughtful and curious approach to daily news, especially politics and policy
- The ability to find joy and have some fun in a daily news context
- Unimpeachable journalistic standards and expertise
- The willingness to share earned opinions while staying on the right side of facts
- Able and willing to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
- A collaborative and kind approach to working with colleagues
- A flexibility and willingness to experiment as we seek to identify the future of our daily news products
Pay and Perks:
At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:
- Paid healthcare
- 401k match
- Generous vacation
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- A discretionary year-end bonus
- Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?
About Us
We welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.
We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.
That's it. End of mission.
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