Reporter Job at Sacramento Business Journal in Sacramento

Overview

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This position will be Hybrid in the office/market 3 days per week, and those days can be flexible in consultation with your manager. The successful candidate will cover business and economic development in a dynamic and growing region of Northern California.

Our reporters must be competitive, nimble and driven to break news about the most important industries, companies and people in the region. They are expected to provide forward-looking business intelligence to savvy readers who will use it to grow their businesses and/or advance their careers. Our content gives readers a leg up on their competitors, connects them with decision-makers and delineates growth strategies that work from those that don’t. This usually entails working source networks and digging up news before it is announced or readily available.

The ideal candidate will blend traditional journalism skills — source building, sharp news judgment, interviewing prowess and scoop-driven reporting — with online and social media know-how. Reporters in our newsroom don’t just turn in copy; they include videos, slideshows and other multimedia components that advance the story and further engage our audience.

Responsibilities

• Report and write short-form and long-form stories for the website and weekly print edition.
• Own the beat, dictating day-to-day coverage and digging out source-driven exclusives.
• Relentlessly develop sources and manage relationships with high-level executives and other community leaders.
• Scoop competitors on stories of significance, explaining what happened and why and how.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Desire and ability to break news and identify newsworthy events and sources.
• Strong analytical and investigative-interviewing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person, on the phone and online.
• A clear drive to develop sources and build audience.
• Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver differentiating content.
• Multimedia skills, including video, photos, broadcast, on-camera, helpful.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Proficient with web-based communication platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $50,000-56,000.

The well-being of our employees is paramount. ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans, mental health and wellness programs, and a generous time-off policy. Benefits may vary based on participation and eligibility and include programs such as Paid Parental Leave, 401K with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, scholarships, commuter benefits, lifestyle programs, medical infertility services, corporate discounts, and recognition programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Location: West Sacramento, CA

Recruitment status: 1 month ago