Senior Producer, Community Engagement

Your Role: At its heart, engaged journalism is about removing barriers for participation and creating a welcoming space so that more people can have access to the information they need to be their own best advocates. At LAist we recognize that deepening our relationship with the communities we serve is critical to our membership-based organization and to the region’s information ecosystem. The senior producer of community engagement implements engaged journalism strategies by managing the day-to-day work of LAist’s award-winning community engagement team and working closely with the organization’s managers, editors, and producers. They help ensure that communities are not only represented at all levels of the editorial operation but also made to feel welcome through engaged journalism that furthers our commitment to producing journalism that reflects the diverse needs of Southern Californians. They will help senior leaders explore new membership models, look for novel, effective ways to enlarge and diversify the LAist community and support a community-centered approach throughout the newsroom. This role also supports the LAist internship program. Work Location: Pasadena, CA | Hybrid Expected Compensation Range: $108,000 - $115,000 / annualized. Exact salary will be determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, geographical location and internal equity. Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Apply tot his job