Indigenous Affairs Reporter

CalMatters

Reporter covering one of California’s most important and underreported communities: its Native American tribes. Producing journalism on sovereignty, politics, land, and economic power.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $81,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

produce accountability-driven journalism that explains how tribal governments operate
collaborate with partners at ICT (Indian Country Today)
travel regularly across California

Requirements

What you’ll need

experience covering tribal communities
skilled at building relationships and trust with diverse Native communities
creativity and adaptability

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance — we cover 95% of the cost for employees and dependents
paid family leave
match contributions of up to 4% of your salary to our 401(k) program
life insurance at no cost

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Soft Skills

relationship buildingtrust buildingcreativityadaptability