Politics Reporter
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
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
• match contributions of up to 4% of your salary to our 401(k) program
• provide life insurance at no cost
• 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
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
• match contributions of up to 4% of your salary to our 401(k) program
• provide life insurance at no cost