CalMatters

California explained.

Politics Reporter

JournalistJournalistFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2015H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

40 days ago

Salary

$75K - $95K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Produce accountability journalism that examines whether lawmakers deliver on their promises, how they spend campaign money and who influences their decisions • Write enterprise stories that go beyond daily coverage to explore political dynamics, power relationships, and policy impact on communities across California • Collaborate with reporters across beats (education, environment, immigration, health, criminal justice, technology) on stories that require multiple perspectives • Use our Digital Democracy database — a cutting-edge tool that provides AI-generated tip sheets and data insights — to find exclusive stories other outlets miss • Translate complex government processes and policy debates into clear, accessible stories for our diverse California audience • Report for multiple platforms including our website, newsletters, radio and television

Job Requirements

  • Several years of experience reporting on politics and policy, preferably covering California
  • Proven ability to develop sources, including inside legislative offices, state agencies, advocacy groups and lobbying firms
  • A track record of accountability reporting and/or investigative work
  • A collaborative approach to working with editors and colleagues on enterprise projects
  • Time management skills to balance daily reporting with distinctive longer-term investigations
  • Comfort with data analysis and public records requests (experience with campaign finance reporting, Form 700s, or similar financial disclosure is a plus)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance — we cover 95% of the cost for employees and dependents
  • Paid family leave program
  • 401(k) matching of up to 4% of your salary
  • Life insurance at no cost

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