Reporter
Hearst Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Identify key legislation and report on how it is moving through the system.
- Package reporting, news and analysis on the California Capitol for a daily politics newsletter.
- Compete with local and national outlets to provide readers with the timeliest and most authoritative information.
- Create a must-read resource for daily politics news that examines legislation, lawmaker priorities and political jockeying and places it in the context of ongoing statewide and national conversations.
Requirements
- At least three years covering a state legislature for a newsroom or related work environment
- Knowledge of the legislative process in California
- Strong news judgment, creativity, meticulousness and a commitment to fairness
- An ability to collaborate and work in a fast-changing news environment
- Solid editing and storytelling skills.
Benefits
- A dynamic, mission-driven environment — no two days are the same
- Ongoing skills training on the latest digital and storytelling tools.
- Competitive compensation with room to advance your career.
- A team that listens — your ideas and voice matter here.
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with competitive matching
- Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Mental health & wellness support
- Fertility, menopause, and LGBTQ+ inclusive health benefits
- Pet wellness reimbursement and Rover credits
- Monthly child & dependent care assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Soft Skills
news judgmentcreativitymeticulousnesscommitment to fairnesscollaborationstorytellingediting