Associate Producer, On-Call, SCPR

The LAist newsroom is looking for an On‑Call Associate Producer to help grow our audience by creating engaging, useful, and inclusive social‑media content.

• Work with fellow social‑media producers to execute a cohesive strategy across LAist accounts, increasing reach and engagement.
• Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles when editing, producing, and distributing journalism.
• Identify shareable, newsworthy elements from stories and segments and transform them into native social media content, including video editing.
• Post content that performs well organically during peak audience times.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement, Marketing, Membership, Live Programming & Events, and broader Content teams on departmental projects.
• Remain alert for news events or tips that surface via social media—DMs, trending topics— and keep the newsroom informed.
• When directed by leadership, support breaking‑news coverage and distribution to stop misinformation.
• Use evergreen archival content creatively.
• Engage audiences when suitable to build a strong journalistic connection.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience).
• At least two years of production, editorial, or related experience.
• Become and maintain a member in good standing with SAG‑AFTRA within 30 days of hire.

• Proficient building and curating for a social‑media audience.
• Video editing skills with Cap Cut, Adobe Premiere, or comparable tools.
• Support an inclusive, diverse workplace.
• Excellent writing—clean, concise, error‑free copy.
• Sharp eye for spotting errors and typos.
• Knowledge of social‑news gathering, verification and spotting newsworthy chatter.
• Familiar with analytics tools—Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Chartbeat—and data‑driven decisions.
• Understanding of LAist voice, accurate sharing, and journalism ethics.
• Knowledge of mainstream and emerging social platforms.
• Quick learner for content management systems.
• Can utilise Canva responsibly and ethically.
• Intuitive sense for authentic participation in evolving conversations.
• Awareness of Southern California local and regional news.

• Fluency in Spanish or a language widely spoken in Southern California.
• Knowledge of LA history and current events.
• Journalistic experience.
• Successful navigation of social media during breaking‑news events.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship at present.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.

Hourly rate: $35.00–$37.00, based on experience, education, and equitable compensation structure.

Hybrid, Pasadena, CA.