South Bay Food Reporter

Role Description

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.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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.
• A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
• Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
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