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Politics Reporter

JournalistJournalistFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2015H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

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