Tech Reporter Jobs

If you are a journalist who always knows the latest developments in AI and can explain how Supreme Court rulings about topics like online privacy and net neutrality affect our lives as Californians, you might be the next tech reporter at CalMatters.

We want someone to report on how one of the highest profile segments of California’s economy gets shaped by policy and how it impacts Californians, and at times, the nation. This job is about helping people understand how policy shapes their everyday life, from the phones they use to their child’s education. In addition to reporting on high-profile topics like AI, broadband access, online privacy and cybersecurity, this reporter should strive to be ahead of the curve and find the big issues before they become the big issues. This reporter will also cover the state of California’s IT capabilities and the effect it has on the way government is run.

This is a rich beat with a variety of human, business and political stories.

This ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can clearly explain complicated concepts in a concise and relatable way. They will need to illustrate within their stories why average Californians should care about topics like cyber ransoms, the digital divide, and right to repair laws/

Responsibilities include:

• Work with our data, visual and social media journalists to create the best presentations of economy stories.
• Participate in radio shows, public events and live video.
• Regularly contribute to WhatMatters, CalMatters’ daily newsletter
• Report and write longform and short stories and multimedia presentations about California technology issues with close attention to state policies and legislation, the lobby community and advocates.
• Appeal to a broad audience in a big diverse state with keen awareness about social and cultural distinctions and story sources that reflect our population.

Required

• Based in California
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn about complex topics and make them relatable.
• Experience working in a newsroom environment at an entry-level position or internship

These would be a plus:

• Ability to occasionally be in Sacramento
• Experience covering technology and public policy

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 per year; higher compensation may be available for someone with advanced skills and/or experience.

CalMatters offers a complete benefits package with medical, dental and vision insurance – we cover 90% of the cost for employees and 70% for dependents – from a range of HMO and PPO providers. We’ll match contributions of up to 4% of your salary to our 401(k) program, provide life insurance at no cost, and give you an allowance for personal use of your cell phone and a budget for professional development opportunities like classes and conferences.

We are an expanding and collaborative newsroom, successfully forging a new model for sustainable, intelligent, nonprofit journalism. We’re committed to reflecting the people of the state we serve and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply. If you’re interested, please provide a resume, work samples and a cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

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About CalMatters

CalMatters, now in our ninth year of continual staff growth, is an

We also have the most diverse major newsroom in the state. Here you’ll be working alongside nearly 50 experienced journalists in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere.

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