South Bay Food Reporter

South Bay Food Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle
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.

What you will do

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

What it will take to be successful

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

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is $75,000 - $85,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our Benefits

Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.

Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.

Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.

Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.

Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.

LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.

Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.

Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.

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