Politics Reporter
Job Description:
ā¢ Produce accountability journalism that examines whether lawmakers deliver on their promises, how they spend campaign money and who influences their decisions
ā¢ Write enterprise stories that go beyond daily coverage to explore political dynamics, power relationships, and policy impact on communities across California
ā¢ Collaborate with reporters across beats (education, environment, immigration, health, criminal justice, technology) on stories that require multiple perspectives
ā¢ Use our Digital Democracy database ā a cutting-edge tool that provides AI-generated tip sheets and data insights ā to find exclusive stories other outlets miss
ā¢ Translate complex government processes and policy debates into clear, accessible stories for our diverse California audience
ā¢ Report for multiple platforms including our website, newsletters, radio and television
Requirements:
ā¢ Several years of experience reporting on politics and policy, preferably covering California
ā¢ Proven ability to develop sources, including inside legislative offices, state agencies, advocacy groups and lobbying firms
ā¢ A track record of accountability reporting and/or investigative work
ā¢ A collaborative approach to working with editors and colleagues on enterprise projects
ā¢ Time management skills to balance daily reporting with distinctive longer-term investigations
ā¢ Comfort with data analysis and public records requests (experience with campaign finance reporting, Form 700s, or similar financial disclosure is a plus)
Benefits:
ā¢ medical, dental and vision insurance ā we cover 95% of the cost for employees and dependents
ā¢ paid family leave program
ā¢ match contributions of up to 4% of your salary to our 401(k) program
ā¢ provide life insurance at no cost
ā¢ Produce accountability journalism that examines whether lawmakers deliver on their promises, how they spend campaign money and who influences their decisions
ā¢ Write enterprise stories that go beyond daily coverage to explore political dynamics, power relationships, and policy impact on communities across California
ā¢ Collaborate with reporters across beats (education, environment, immigration, health, criminal justice, technology) on stories that require multiple perspectives
ā¢ Use our Digital Democracy database ā a cutting-edge tool that provides AI-generated tip sheets and data insights ā to find exclusive stories other outlets miss
ā¢ Translate complex government processes and policy debates into clear, accessible stories for our diverse California audience
ā¢ Report for multiple platforms including our website, newsletters, radio and television
Requirements:
ā¢ Several years of experience reporting on politics and policy, preferably covering California
ā¢ Proven ability to develop sources, including inside legislative offices, state agencies, advocacy groups and lobbying firms
ā¢ A track record of accountability reporting and/or investigative work
ā¢ A collaborative approach to working with editors and colleagues on enterprise projects
ā¢ Time management skills to balance daily reporting with distinctive longer-term investigations
ā¢ Comfort with data analysis and public records requests (experience with campaign finance reporting, Form 700s, or similar financial disclosure is a plus)
Benefits:
ā¢ medical, dental and vision insurance ā we cover 95% of the cost for employees and dependents
ā¢ paid family leave program
ā¢ match contributions of up to 4% of your salary to our 401(k) program
ā¢ provide life insurance at no cost