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The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, California, is looking for an energetic, versatile journalist to cover county government, the Board of Supervisors and our state and national representatives. 

We’re seeking someone who can balance the fast pace of breaking news and quick-turnaround stories with in-depth, longer-form journalism that connects with our communities and holds government leaders accountable. Coverage spans a wide range of topics, including land use, water, homelessness, elections and more. A passion for data journalism is also critical as we examine the numbers to create visualizations and find the stories behind them. 

The ideal candidate for this position is a person who loves building relationships, is highly organized and is a strong communicator and collaborator. We have a cohesive newsroom of journalists who look out for each other and are always willing to pitch in. Each of our reporters rotates on a one-day-a-week breaking news schedule that keeps them sharp and up-to-date on all the processes of creating, posting and promoting stories so that they reach the widest audience in a timely manner. We’re looking for an independent, self-motivated person who can spot and report stories without waiting for the assignment and who can cultivate reliable sources. The qualified candidate can quickly and accurately report live stories using video, social and other digital tools.

The importance of headlines, SEO and lead images cannot be underestimated. We are seeking a reporter who understands how to grow readership because they’ve studied performance of their stories in the digital space, using analytics tools such as Chartbeat or Parse.ly. We need someone who is eager to learn new skills that will help add richness to their reporting, such as creating Google Forms to engage with our readership and learn about their needs as news consumers or using data visualization tools to add context to our storytelling. 

Most of all, we are seeking a team player who respects the talents of their coworkers and understands we are strongest when we work together. 

The Tribune is one of 30 news organizations in the McClatchy Company. We’re a Central Coast news and information company, with our newspaper, website (sanluisobispo.com) and other products on different delivery platforms. 

We primarily serve San Luis Obispo County, covering important issues like government accountability, education, the coastal environment, major industries like tourism and wine, Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant and more. We have won the California News Publishers Association’s top award for general excellence three times in the last five years, and we have a reputation for accuracy, fairness, credibility and civic purpose. Our investigations bring about change. Our community involvement touches readers. Our news imperatives bring them information fast and truthfully, while our opinions spur action. And we do all of this while having fun, working in a newsroom full of lively and passionate journalists. 

San Luis Obispo is a vibrant college town located minutes from the beach. It has a temperate climate that makes enjoying the outdoors a year-round opportunity. In fact, San Luis Obispo itself was once named the Happiest City in America. 

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 made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options includes 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 benefit package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. 

To apply, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your best work. 

Minimum requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or relevant field. 
  • At least one year of professional journalism experience preferred, although new college graduates will be considered. 
  • Strong writing and reporting skills and excellent news judgment. 
  • Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism. 
  • Understanding of analytics to chart story success and identify candidates to make subscriber-only. 
  • Demonstrated ability to set and meet measurable goals. 
  • Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms to reach and engage with audiences. 
  • Demonstrated ability to access and analyze public records, including campaign finance data, court records, property records and salary information. 
  • Eagerness to tell stories using a variety of tools and platforms, including capturing and editing video and data/graphics. 
  • Openness to learning new skills and technologies, including content management systems; social media platforms; analytics tools; and emerging storytelling tools and platforms. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on respecting others’ opinions, including the ability to take and give constructive criticism. New workflows require constant conversations between reporters and editors and between reporters and their audience as a story evolves. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a job that will be fast-paced, data-driven, shaped constantly by feedback and experimentation, and always evolving. 

About The Tribune

The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, California, is looking for an energetic, versatile journalist to cover county government, the Board of Supervisors and our state and national representatives. We need a reporter who can balance the fast pace of breaking news with in-depth, longer-form reporting that finds solutions to local problems and holds government agencies accountable. The qualified candidate for this opening can examine and visualize data, report comprehensively and write accurately while using video, social and other digital tools to enrich their coverage. They understand the value of SEO and headlines and know how to reach their audience. 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is between $23.08 and $25 per hour. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, department equity, training, geography and local wage and hours laws. 

What we’ll bring: 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 made 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. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

To apply, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your best work in the application link below. 

About McClatchy: 

Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 57 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger. 

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways. 

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