Summary:
The San Diego Union-Tribune is seeking a reporter to cover South County, which includes San Diego County's second-largest city, Chula Vista, and its neighbors, National City and Imperial Beach. These coastal cities are shaped by a growing tourism industry, a decades-long sewage crisis that originates across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, and air pollution created by operations at the Port of San Diego. We are looking for a versatile journalist who will immerse themselves in city government and become well-versed in the issues important to each city and the region at large. The successful candidate must be able to juggle aggressive beat work and breaking news while occasionally bringing an enterprise approach to the beat, focusing on deeply reported, high-impact journalism.
What you will do:
- Provide impactful enterprise stories and daily news reports for prominent display in print and on digital platforms
- Build a network of sources
- Versatility is a must, as stories will cover a variety of topics
- Write on deadline in a fast-paced environment; speed and accuracy are critical
- Pitch story ideas on a regular basis
- Maintain communication with a supervising editor
- Understand and use company-provided hardware, software and cloud-based equipment and systems for company business and tasks
- Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Pitch in on some weekend/holiday metro reporting shifts
What you will bring:
- A minimum of two years of journalism experience and degree or equivalent
- Ability to simplify complex subjects in a clear, engaging way
- Command of various journalistic writing forms, including narrative and explanatory, with solid news judgment and fluency in style
- Ability to work cooperatively and adaptively in a team setting
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Commitment to the fundamentals of journalism: Fairness, accuracy, accessibility
- Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to work with people at all levels and across departments and divisions
- The skill to mine human sources, documents and data
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
Benefits and Compensation:
The hourly range is $28.85 - $31.73. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/sdut
Who we are:
The San Diego Union-Tribune is San Diego’s largest media company and its oldest business, dating back to the founding of the Union in 1868. From breaking news to local events and lifestyle features, the Union-Tribune’s diverse portfolio of publications has something for everyone in San Diego County. Explore our diverse offerings, including the award-winning San Diego Union-Tribune, the digital hub SanDiegoUnionTribune.com, and a collection of engaging community newspapers. We believe a diverse and representative newsroom is essential to achieving this goal and the San Diego Union-Tribune is committed to building a stronger, more inclusive San Diego.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:
- Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here: https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/San-Diego-California/Reporter_R2506
Closing Date:
- Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
Conditions of Employment:
- A full pre-employment background check, and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
- Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
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