Presence News is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and professional collaboration.
Presence News provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignments, compensation, training, promotion, scheduling, discipline, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.
A Diverse and Inclusive Newsroom
As an independent news organization, Presence News values a range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and professional skills. We believe a newsroom benefits when people with different experiences have meaningful opportunities to contribute to journalism, photography, video production, editorial work, business operations, and other areas of our organization.
Employment and assignment decisions are based on legitimate business considerations, including qualifications, experience, skills, performance, availability, and the requirements of the position or assignment.
Applicants With Disabilities
Presence News is committed to complying with applicable disability-access and employment laws. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Presence News to discuss their needs.
Harassment and Discrimination
Presence News does not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the workplace.
Employees, applicants, contractors, contributors, freelancers, interns, and others working with Presence News are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.
Presence News prohibits retaliation against an individual for raising a good-faith concern regarding discrimination or harassment, requesting a reasonable accommodation, or participating in a legally protected complaint or investigation.
Freelancers and Independent Contributors
Presence News regularly works with journalists, photographers, videographers, writers, editors, creators, leaders and other independent professionals.
Where applicable, Presence News is committed to following federal, California, and local laws governing nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in its relationships with independent contractors and other professional contributors.
Nothing on this page is intended to alter the legal classification of an employee, independent contractor, freelancer, contributor, volunteer, or other individual working with Presence News.
Contact Presence News
Questions regarding equal employment opportunities, reasonable accommodations, or this policy may be directed to:
Presence News
Email: editor@presencenews.org
Presence News may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable law or organizational practices.
Last updated: September 2026