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Silicon Valley Correspondent, The California Post

News Corporation, San Francisco, CA, United States


Job Description
The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print.

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.

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, 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.

Expertise 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $145,000

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.

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