California Education and Budget Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Sacramento, CA

399d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The California Education and Budget Reporter at POLITICO LLC is a full-time role focused on covering education and state budget issues in Sacramento. The reporter will be responsible for breaking news and delivering high-impact enterprise stories that inform a California subscriber audience and POLITICO's national readers. The position requires a strong understanding of the political landscape affecting education policy and budget negotiations in California.

Requirements

• Mid-level reporting experience in journalism, particularly in education or budget coverage.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with California's political landscape and education policy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple stories simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience covering state government or education policy at a major news outlet.
• Strong network of sources within California's political and educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Cover state K-12 and higher education, focusing on the intersection of state and federal politics and education policy.
• Break news on the California Legislature, university governing boards, and the state department and board of education.
• Report on local school districts and the Newsom administration's education agenda.
• Write breaking news and scoops on spending negotiations and California's tax revenue fluctuations.
• Source information from legislative leadership, the state Department of Finance, and the Newsom administration.
• Produce a steady flow of well-written stories and contribute to daily newsletters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: No Education Listed