Reporter

MediaNews Group•San Diego, CA

7d•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Union-Tribune is seeking an ambitious, accomplished, and tenacious reporter to join its Watchdog team and hold power to account in California’s second-largest city and beyond. This is an important, high-profile role in the nimble, award-winning newsroom of the region’s premier news organization. It’s an excellent opportunity to produce impactful enterprise and investigative journalism, whether you’re a seasoned investigator, a data or public-records whiz, or an accomplished beat reporter eager to transition to focusing on public accountability full-time.

Requirements

At least five years of journalism experience, or the equivalent
Mastery of various journalistic writing forms, including narrative and explanatory styles, with solid news judgment and fluency in AP writing style
An inclusive approach, the ability to work collaboratively and adaptively in a team setting, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Commitment to the fundamentals of journalism: skepticism, fairness, accuracy, and accessibility
Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
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
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

Nice To Haves

Expertise in navigating public records (preferred but not required)
Knowledge and skill in analyzing data using various tools to bolster reporting (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Report a mix of short-term enterprise stories and longer-term investigative work, with a digital-first approach and a focus on holding accountable the institutions and forces that shape San Diego and its residents’ lives
Collaborate regularly - sometimes with Watchdog colleagues, sometimes with beat reporters whose expertise your work can supplement and deepen
Establish and nurture a network of sources, as well as expertise in (and a habit of) obtaining and analyzing public records and data
Serve as an evangelist in the newsroom for accountability and transparency
Regularly pitch, discuss, and develop story ideas with a supervising editor
Contribute to an inclusive, positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
Pitch in on occasional weekend and holiday reporting shifts
Tackle complex subjects in a clear, engaging way