About Us
ABOUT HEY SOCAL
HeySoCal is here to change the way you engage with local news. HeySoCal is an evolution. Built on 25 years of experience in community coverage, the publication carries its years well, informing game-changing editorial efforts with the trained eye of a newsroom that’s been here the whole time. We are passionate, we are loud, and we are more than ready to bring excellent and accessible hyper-local news to the Southland.
Our company started with one newspaper in 1996 and has since grown to 28 local newspapers serving over 200 communities. We deliver complete local news coverage and fresh feature perspectives from Santa Monica to the San Gabriel Valley and Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley.
MISSION
To cause change in local communities and encourage understanding for a global audience through transparent, objective news reporting.
ADVERTISING
Our advertising team creates content for local businesses that more effectively targets local communities with resources and methods traditionally exclusive to national and international enterprises. We accomplish this with cutting edge AI content curation, video production facilities and advanced digital marketing.
VISION
To be the premier provider of news, information and entertainment reporting for Southern California.
Career Opportunities
News Director
Hey Media, a local Southern California news organization is looking for a highly motivated and experienced News Director to lead our multi-platform content production. The position will oversee editorial direction and provide leadership, motivation, support, and encouragement to the team in generating story ideas and production of a compelling news product.
The candidate should be familiar and on top of trends for existing and emerging platforms. The right candidate will be someone who is willing to take creative risks and understands the value of highly impactful breaking and investigative journalism. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passionate fearless leadership approach and is willing to mentor and develop our talented group of journalists into strong storytellers. He/she should be able to effectively plan a news strategy for continuous coverage and
growth of our news team and the organization.
Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
- Create & implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations.
- Must be a digital powerhouse, leveraging all available platforms to make sure our audiences receive and share the stories generated by our
newsroom. - You must be ready to adapt to change and think out of the box.
- Review and approve all newsroom personnel decisions and ongoing performance, including annual reviews.
- Develop and manage an annual budget.
- Adapt and utilize current resources to take advantage of emerging technologies.
- Provide coaching, support and guidance to all members of the team.
Expected Outcomes
- Create and produce news series, regional news specials and investigative stories with the news team. Create content that is in alignment with Hey Media’s journalistic philosophies and news brand.
- Build the capacity inside the organization to think and act digitally,
generating engaging, compelling and timely content that will result in an increase of our digital footprint and ultimately grow our audience and market share.
Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a news organization, working as a news director, assistant news director, executive producer, news producer.
- Solid news judgment. Ensure flawless execution and innovative storytelling.
- Proven and effective leadership skills fostering open dialogue, empowering others, and addressing conflict quickly and directly.
- Must have experience managing operating budgets.
- Degree in Journalism, Multimedia, Communications or Marketing or equivalent experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proficiency in managing and posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other Social Media Platforms.
- Candidate must be flexible and willing to work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment while juggling competing priorities.
- Highly adept at user acquisition and audience growth.
- High energy, strong work ethic, self-motivated and independent professional.
- Has a highly developed knowledge of digital industry trends.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Vaccine Requirements
- This position will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Digital Advertising Sales Consultant
HeySoCal.com
Hey Media is seeking an experienced representative to sell Digital Advertising Sales. Do you want to come on board a 25-year old digital media startup with a voice and reach unlike any other Los Angeles media outlet?
Then Hey Media has the perfect opportunity for you.
The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills honed for seamless communication with staff, vendors, clients, and agencies. They will have prior experience in the role’s responsibilities, a solid reputation in the region’s sales and advertising industry, and a developed professional network.
Responsibilities:
- Building and sustaining long-lasting relationships with new and existing clients.
- Conducting research on products, services, geographic locations, and target customers for existing and potential clients
- Arranging meetings to present proposals and address concerns of existing and potential clients
- Preparing sample advertisements and proposals for clients
- Attending weekly Sales meetings, team meetings and training sessions as required
- Selling company advertising products and services (both print and digital) to clients by communicating the benefits
- Working with our team to further develop successful campaigns and find ways to increase revenue
Requirements (preferred):
- Outgoing, personable, hungry to learn
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills / written and verbal
- Strong negotiation sales skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of marketing principles
- Organizational and analytical skills
About Hey Media:
For more than 25 years, Beacon Media (parent company of Hey Media) has provided multiple Southern California cities with community news and information. In doing so, Beacon has provided a highly-effective advertising medium for its business partners to expand and grow through diverse platforms, including print and digital.
Please send us your resume to be considered for this position.
Meet the team
I create opportunities for AWESOME positive mischief! News Junkie! Positive world impact. Foodie and Fumbling chef. Master of Backgammon. Movie quote extraordinaire...
I create opportunities for AWESOME positive mischief! News Junkie! Positive world impact. Foodie and Fumbling chef. Master of Backgammon. Movie quote extraordinaire...
I play with the programming code. I like Basketball and Poker (be careful. I’m a Shark!).
I play with the programming code. I like Basketball and Poker (be careful. I’m a Shark!).
Mama Hen. Chief Organizing & Fix It Officer and everything in between.
I love craft Ciders & doing nothing.
Mama Hen. Chief Organizing & Fix It Officer and everything in between.
I love craft Ciders & doing nothing.
Try to keep up with SoCal news and events. Doomscroll on Twitter. I like to make flower arrangements.
Try to keep up with SoCal news and events. Doomscroll on Twitter. I like to make flower arrangements.
Reporter who has written way too much over the last five years in college.
Watching sports, talking about sports, writing about sports.
Reporter who has written way too much over the last five years in college.
Watching sports, talking about sports, writing about sports.
I help empower the limitless growth potential within all companies.I am a foodie, always looking for the latest fad in foods and trying to duplicate them in my kitchen without burning down the house. I also enjoy sporting events and concerts (preferably live, at least before the stampedes, masks and mayhem)
I help empower the limitless growth potential within all companies.I am a foodie, always looking for the latest fad in foods and trying to duplicate them in my kitchen without burning down the house. I also enjoy sporting events and concerts (preferably live, at least before the stampedes, masks and mayhem)
As the youngest in the office, I surely enact on positive mischief. But I also do marketing. I love a good playlist while painting to get me in the zone.
As the youngest in the office, I surely enact on positive mischief. But I also do marketing. I love a good playlist while painting to get me in the zone.
I sling ads. Love to hike, and going to the beach, and checking out the newest restaurants and looking for great dive bars.
I sling ads. Love to hike, and going to the beach, and checking out the newest restaurants and looking for great dive bars.
I'm about providing solutions, not just making a sale. I'm also a proud mother of 2 boys and a soccer mom, minus the mini van.
I'm about providing solutions, not just making a sale. I'm also a proud mother of 2 boys and a soccer mom, minus the mini van.
I tried to write a book in elementary school but gave up because I was 8 years old. Always rewatching the same three movies and rooting for the Pelicans to win the NBA title.
I tried to write a book in elementary school but gave up because I was 8 years old. Always rewatching the same three movies and rooting for the Pelicans to win the NBA title.
I talk and breathe sales
I love watching all sports, even hockey.
I talk and breathe sales
I love watching all sports, even hockey.
Journalist by profession, Gay Geek by choice. I competed with the US Men's Wrestling Team at Gay Games Paris 2018, where I won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling. I'm a member of the gay Bruning Man camp The Glamcocks, and my comic book Stonewall Prep is currently being adapted into an animated short film
Journalist by profession, Gay Geek by choice. I competed with the US Men's Wrestling Team at Gay Games Paris 2018, where I won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling. I'm a member of the gay Bruning Man camp The Glamcocks, and my comic book Stonewall Prep is currently being adapted into an animated short film
I use magic to make graphics look beautiful by enhancing colors, shapes and forms. In the process of creating graphic art, I use my third-eye & artistic mind to see beyond the surface.
I am the “Makeup Artist” and I love having a glass of red wine and painting in my little home studio.
I use magic to make graphics look beautiful by enhancing colors, shapes and forms. In the process of creating graphic art, I use my third-eye & artistic mind to see beyond the surface.
I am the “Makeup Artist” and I love having a glass of red wine and painting in my little home studio.
I make business bigger. I can find a way to sell ANYTHING. Jocky nerd that knows a little bit about a lot of things. Also loves camping, electronics and cars.
I make business bigger. I can find a way to sell ANYTHING. Jocky nerd that knows a little bit about a lot of things. Also loves camping, electronics and cars.
Newsman and Lensman: In other words...an old world newspaperman who loves the business. And since the Beatles already had a drummer, I decided to join other bands and play rock and roll/jazz all over England and Santa Barbara until I ran out of drum sticks!
Newsman and Lensman: In other words...an old world newspaperman who loves the business. And since the Beatles already had a drummer, I decided to join other bands and play rock and roll/jazz all over England and Santa Barbara until I ran out of drum sticks!
I count Beans! I also like Cooking (even beans, sometimes!).
I count Beans! I also like Cooking (even beans, sometimes!).