City Hall Reporter
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$ 75000 - 95000
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Job Description
The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a dogged resourceful reporter to cover the high-visibility San Francisco City Hall beat during an exciting and crucial period writing about Mayor Daniel Lurie the Board of Supervisors and the citys biggest political issues.
San Francisco has become a national story: a vibrant multicultural community that inspires with innovation and activism but struggles to solve its biggest problems including housing affordability homelessness drug addiction and a downtown still recovering from the pandemic. This is an opportunity to break news on the people and policies shaping San Francisco hold the powerful to account amplify new and important voices and explain the city to readers both here and around the world.
Reporters at The Chronicle seek to provide must-read best-in-class coverage through scoops investigative and accountability stories and utility pieces that demystify politics and government systems. Were seeking a self-starter who has strong writing skills is comfortable providing and taking feedback thrives on collaboration is committed to inclusive journalism and wants to own the stories that matter most.
What you will do:
Report news for that may also publish in the Chronicles print editions.
Compete to provide readers the timeliest and most authoritative information.
Collaborate with other reporters and newsroom teams such as photo video and data.
What it will take to be successful:
At least two years of experience in a newsroom or related work environment.
Strong news judgment creativity meticulousness and commitment to fairness.
An ability to collaborate and work in a fast-changing news environment.
An understanding of and curiosity about municipal politics and policy.
An ability to develop sources within governments and powerful organizations.
Solid writing and storytelling skills.
Requirements:
This position is full-time and will include some weekend shifts.
The candidate must be based in the Bay Area.
What We Offer:
A dynamic mission-driven environment no two days are the same.
Ongoing skills trainingon the latest digital and storytelling tools.
Competitive compensationwith room to advance your career.
A team that listens your ideas and voice matter here.
Comprehensive Benefits
We support your whole self inside and outside the newsroom.
Medical dental and vision coverage
401(k) with competitive matching
Generous paid time off holidays and parental leave
Mental health & wellness support
Fertility menopause and LGBTQ inclusive health benefits
Pet wellness reimbursement and Rover credits
Monthly child & dependent care assistance
Click hereto learn more about working at Hearst Newspapers.
In accordance with applicable law Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in the state of California. The reasonable estimate if hired in California is $75000 - $95000.Please note this information is specific to those hired in California. A final decision on the successful candidates starting salary will be based on a number of permissible non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skills and experience training certifications and education.
About The San Francisco Chronicle & :
The San Francisco Chronicle is one of the largest news organizations in the West. is home to the Bay Areas best journalism and has been recognized as the best large newspaper website in California. Our award-winning journalists provide insight into the people and events shaping the Bay Area investigate wrongdoing and waste and deliver the quickest and most reliable coverage of breaking news in Northern California. Join our team!
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2500 employees across the nation HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the San Francisco Chronicle Houston Chronicle San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites marketing services businesses and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell storiesgrowing newsrooms diversifying tools evolving platformsto support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions take action and be inspired.
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