South Bay Food Reporter
About The Position
The San Francisco Chronicle seeks a reporter to focus on one of the Bay Area’s most exciting but undercovered restaurant regions: the South Bay. The ideal reporter will be hungry to break news, speedily report on closures and deliver exclusives on major new restaurant openings in San Jose and the surrounding areas. They will balance daily news reporting with trend stories and other enterprising features to become a must-read for anyone interested in eating in the South Bay. They will be a strategist, focused on growing our audience in the region and willing to experiment in the process. Candidates should be able to deliver clean copy in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a positive and creative communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and holds a deep commitment to journalism that is fair and inclusive.
Requirements
- At least two years’ experience at a daily newspaper, magazine or web publication or the equivalent as a reporter and/or editor
- Demonstrated expertise in reporting and writing, with strong news judgment
- Ability to respond quickly to breaking news, while also juggling multiple projects with different deadlines
- Ability to write sophisticated, high-impact features based on original, long-term reporting and incisive analysis
- Ability to collaborate with all newsroom teams and work in a fast-changing news environment
- Interest in business reporting and passion for the food and restaurant beat
Responsibilities
- Report and write 2-3 stories a week about the South Bay food scene, including openings, closings and regional trends
- Develop sources, comb through social media and look up public records to find and pitch original story ideas
- Work with our video and audience teams to identify and film occasional food videos for Instagram and TikTok
- Contribute to the Chronicle’s Food + Wine broader Bay Area restaurant news coverage as needed
- Work collaboratively with teams, including audience, photo, data and design
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Competitive retirement plan with matching program
- Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays and vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Mental wellness benefits
- Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
