McClatchy Media
Retail/Breaking Business Reporter
McClatchy Media, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Retail/Breaking Business Reporter
McClatchy Media, Sacramento Bee seeks an energetic, versatile journalist to cover the ever‑changing business and economic landscape in the region and to be the first and best in reporting breaking business news on our Sacramento Service Journalism Team. It is not just a business reporter: it is a person who constantly looks for all of the town‑square, on‑the‑corner stories that directly affect our readers’ lives as something new happens in their hometown.
What kinds of stories will this person write? A wide and engaging range, including quick‑turn business openings and closings; “look inside” features that give readers first, exclusive access; overall growth and development trends; and high‑utility pieces that answer reader questions about progress on ongoing, notable projects (i.e., what’s that new storefront or retail development?).
The ideal candidate is a person who loves building relationships, is highly organized, and is a strong communicator and collaborator who thrives working on a team. She will work closely not only with our current business reporter but also with other service journalists and with members of the newly formed Local Accountability Team that monitors municipal meeting agendas where new businesses and retail establishments are approved by city councils.
We’re looking for an independent, self‑motivated person who can spot and report stories without waiting for an assignment and who can cultivate reliable sources. The qualified candidate can also quickly and accurately report live stories using vertical video (like TikTok), social media, and other digital tools.
We are seeking a reporter who understands the critical importance of headlines and SEO and who knows how to grow readership because they’ve studied story performance in the digital space using analytics tools. We need someone ready to learn and ethically experiment with AI, using emergent tools and brainstorming new uses for how technology can improve reporting and make our work more efficient.
Anticipated base pay range: $30.95 an hour up to $37.50 an hour per week. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on knowledge, skills, experience, department equity, and relevant education.
What You'll Bring
A college degree in journalism or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of reporting experience.
Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment, and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that matters to readers.
Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism.
Vigorous and fearless reporting.
An eagerness to learn, absorb advice, and apply it.
The ability to monitor and mine various sources.
An understanding of what drives interest on Facebook, X, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
A track record for innovation, learning, and using new skills and technologies, especially AI.
A collaborative style that allows you to work comfortably and collegially with newsroom colleagues.
A familiarity shooting photos and video.
Must have reliable transportation. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
To apply, include a
persuasive cover letter, your resume , and
four to six examples of your best work .
What We’ll Bring Ninety miles northeast of San Francisco and 100 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is a vibrant capital city with a Mediterranean climate, a world‑class food and music scene, and numerous recreational opportunities, including the 31‑mile American River Trail and 2,000 acres of parkland in the city alone. Our Bee office in East Sacramento lies within two miles of the Capitol, Midtown, Downtown, and Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings.
As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is designed with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well‑being, wealth, and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no‑cost wellness resources and even coverage for four‑legged friends.
Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy’s benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.
About the McClatchy Media Company The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, and entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands, such as the Miami Herald, the Kansas City Star, and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Newspaper Publishing
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What kinds of stories will this person write? A wide and engaging range, including quick‑turn business openings and closings; “look inside” features that give readers first, exclusive access; overall growth and development trends; and high‑utility pieces that answer reader questions about progress on ongoing, notable projects (i.e., what’s that new storefront or retail development?).
The ideal candidate is a person who loves building relationships, is highly organized, and is a strong communicator and collaborator who thrives working on a team. She will work closely not only with our current business reporter but also with other service journalists and with members of the newly formed Local Accountability Team that monitors municipal meeting agendas where new businesses and retail establishments are approved by city councils.
We’re looking for an independent, self‑motivated person who can spot and report stories without waiting for an assignment and who can cultivate reliable sources. The qualified candidate can also quickly and accurately report live stories using vertical video (like TikTok), social media, and other digital tools.
We are seeking a reporter who understands the critical importance of headlines and SEO and who knows how to grow readership because they’ve studied story performance in the digital space using analytics tools. We need someone ready to learn and ethically experiment with AI, using emergent tools and brainstorming new uses for how technology can improve reporting and make our work more efficient.
Anticipated base pay range: $30.95 an hour up to $37.50 an hour per week. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on knowledge, skills, experience, department equity, and relevant education.
What You'll Bring
A college degree in journalism or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of reporting experience.
Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment, and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that matters to readers.
Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism.
Vigorous and fearless reporting.
An eagerness to learn, absorb advice, and apply it.
The ability to monitor and mine various sources.
An understanding of what drives interest on Facebook, X, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
A track record for innovation, learning, and using new skills and technologies, especially AI.
A collaborative style that allows you to work comfortably and collegially with newsroom colleagues.
A familiarity shooting photos and video.
Must have reliable transportation. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
To apply, include a
persuasive cover letter, your resume , and
four to six examples of your best work .
What We’ll Bring Ninety miles northeast of San Francisco and 100 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is a vibrant capital city with a Mediterranean climate, a world‑class food and music scene, and numerous recreational opportunities, including the 31‑mile American River Trail and 2,000 acres of parkland in the city alone. Our Bee office in East Sacramento lies within two miles of the Capitol, Midtown, Downtown, and Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings.
As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is designed with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well‑being, wealth, and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no‑cost wellness resources and even coverage for four‑legged friends.
Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy’s benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.
About the McClatchy Media Company The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, and entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands, such as the Miami Herald, the Kansas City Star, and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Newspaper Publishing
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