The California Post is seeking a seasoned, San Francisco-based, Silicon Valley Correspondent with a proven track record of breaking exclusive stories. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the cross-section of the tech sector, big money, and society news, with an extensive network of industry contacts. This role demands creativity, initiative and the ability to deliver high-profile, exclusive content on a daily basis.
The correspondent will possess a deep understanding of the people behind the power in Silicon Valley. From the personalities and shifting power dynamics to the unique social culture that defines the city. This is a role for a journalist who wants to transcend traditional business reporting and capture the characters, influence and cultural moments shaping the modern tech world.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter and work samples or portfolio link.
Responsibilities:
- Regularly obtain exclusives and write daily breaking stories in the world of tech, but focusing on society and trends, as opposed to straight business coverage
- Develop and pitch innovative story ideas that capture the interest of our audience and set us apart from competitors
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with sources and reps
- Conduct interviews with major players in the tech sector
- Represent The California Post at meetings and industry events
- Think strategically about the daily news cycle and contribute to ongoing coverage of trending stories
- Be an independent worker, a self-starter and able to think quickly on their feet
- Expert in using traffic analytics to help guide coverage and determine successes
- Ability to work with video, photo, and other departments seamlessly to better enhance daily news coverage
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience working in a major breaking news organization
- Proven ability to break news and garner noteworthy exclusives in the tech world, focusing on big money, society and trends
- Extensive knowledge of tech movers and shakers with a robust network of contacts and sources
- Expertise in obtaining and interpreting court documents and following legal proceedings
- Exceptional writing and reporting skills with a strong ability to create engaging and accurate content under tight deadlines
- On-camera experience and proficiency in conducting interviews
- Comfortable multitasking and working in a fast-paced online news environment
- Ability to work a full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility in covering live events and working outside traditional business hours when needed.
Note: This role will be expected to be based remotely in San Francisco. All work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs.
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Base Pay Range: $125,000 - $170,000
We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
