City Hall Reporter
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Full Time Job
San Francisco City Hall Reporter
The San Francisco Chronicle has an opening for an ambitious and versatile journalist to join our City Hall team, producing stories that examine power and public policy in one of the nation's most fascinating places.
Reporters at The Chronicle seek to provide must-read, best-in-class coverage through scoops, enterprise stories and utility-focused pieces that demystify politics and government systems and hold leaders accountable.
We're seeking a self-starter who has strong writing skills, is comfortable providing and taking feedback, is committed to inclusive journalism, and wants to own the stories that matter most.
Deadline for application is Oct. 7.
What you will do:
• Report news for SFChronicle.com that may also publish in The Chronicle's print editions.
• Compete to provide readers the timeliest and most authoritative information.
• Examine how systems and leaders deliver on promises.
• Produce digital projects by collaborating with other reporters on the City Hall team and other newsroom teams.
• Appear occasionally on The Chronicle's daily news podcast, Fifth & Mission.
What it will take to be successful:
• At least three years of experience in a newsroom or related work environment.
• Strong news judgment, creativity, meticulousness and commitment to fairness.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a fast-changing news environment.
• An understanding of the unique dynamics of and challenges facing San Francisco.
Requirements:
• This position is full time and will likely include occasional weekend work.
• The candidate must be based in San Francisco.
As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Newspapers requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Newspapers will consider requests for reasonable accommodations on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements
About The San Francisco Chronicle & SFChronicle.com:
The San Francisco Chronicle is world-class journalism. With name-brand voices and a keen editorial eye, The Chronicle is an authority that still surprises. The Chronicle, one of the largest news organizations in the West, has been named California's best large newsroom in four of the past six years.
SFChronicle.com is home to the Bay Area's best journalism and has been recognized as the best large newspaper website in California. It is the Bay Area's authoritative online news source, focused on San Francisco but inclusive of all California and Western news that reflects the unique Bay Area experience.
Join our team of world-class journalists.