LA Times appoints Pegher director of platforms
The following was sent out on behalf of The Los Angeles Times’ behalf of managing editor Sara Yasin, deputy managing editor Shelby Grad and assistant managing editor for audience Samantha Melbourneweaver: We are excited to announce Kelcie Pegher’s new role as director of platforms. With her expanded duties, Pegher will unite programming of all our platforms, […]
Los Angeles Times seeks an assistant editor, data & graphics
The Los Angeles Times is looking for an Assistant Editor to join our Data and Graphics Department. Job Description This team has a diversity of talents, backgrounds and specialized skills that allow us to deeply report with data, craft clarifying visuals, experiment and innovate with code, and provide a utility for our community. We work on […]
LA Times’ Morrison receives Distinguished Journalist Award
The following was sent out from The Los Angeles Times: On Oct. 25, the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Los Angeles chapter honored Patt Morrison, writer and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, with the Distinguished Journalist Award. The award, which honors journalists who have produced an impressive body of work and demonstrated a deep […]
L.A. Times welcomes eight to its 2023-’24 fellowship class
The following excerpt was sent out on behalf of the Los Angeles Times’ assistant managing editor for culture and talent Angel Jennings and deputy editor for culture and talent Joseph Serna: This upcoming year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Los Angeles Times’ in-house program to diversify journalism, Metpro, now known as the […]
LA Times launches new climate section with more than a dozen journalists
The following was sent out from The Los Angeles Times: Wildfires. Sea-level rise. Extreme heat. Drought. California is already dealing with the consequences of climate change, and our state’s future will be defined by how we adapt. To better cover this vital story, the Los Angeles Times is launching a new Climate California section. You […]
LA Times, Washington Post win Loeb Awards
The Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post and Reuters each won two Gerald Loeb Awards at an award ceremony in New York on Thursday. The Times won in the local reporting category. The coverage was titled “Legal Weed, Broken Promises” and the staffers were Adam Elmahrek, Paige St. John, Robert J. Lopez, Ruben Vives, Marisa Gerber, Kiera Feldman and Brian van der […]
Salido takes on multiplatform desk role at LA Times
The Los Angeles Times has promoted Ruthanne Salido to director of the multiplatform desk. As per the Times: “This is a vital role, overseeing a department that provides the final word on not only stories but captions, scripts, headlines, social media content and so much more. “Moreover, this leader is charged with upholding The Times’ […]
The Los Angeles Times seeks a data & graphics journalist
The Los Angeles Times is looking for a passionate, creative and collaborative journalist to join its Data and Graphics Department. Requirements: A minimum of three years of journalism experience Ability to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the newsroom Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment Strong news judgment, fluency in style and […]
LA Times, times ten: Meet the new Features team members
The following excerpt was sent out on behalf of the Los Angeles Times’ features editor Brittany Levine Beckman and deputy managing editor Amy King: The Features Department is growing to bolster our successful guides, expand the wellness beat and deepen coverage of how to best spend one’s leisure time. The Times’ Lifestyle and Experiences coverage […]
Sosa joins LA Times as California local news fellow
The following excerpt was sent out on behalf of the Los Angeles Times’ assistant managing editor Angel Jennings and Sacramento bureau chief Laurel Rosenhall: We’re excited to announce Anabel Sosa has returned to the Los Angeles Times as its inaugural California Local News fellow. She has joined the Sacramento bureau covering state politics and policy. […]
