Reporter jobs in Santa Maria, CA

McClatchy’s service journalism teams focus on listening to and serving our local readers with need-to-know information in an accessible approach that includes explainers, Q&As and fact checks. These teams write stories that help our readers understand the news as well as have fun and live their best lives in their communities.

Here are just a few of the team’s stories:

• California DMV is cracking down on disabled parking fraud. How a new rule is meant to help
• Closed in SLO County: Here are 10 local restaurants and stores we lost in 2023
• What should I do if I see a mountain lion on a California hike? Follow these tips

• Snow in SLO County: See pictures of the Central Coast as a winter wonderland

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.

In this role, you will need to:

• Have strong writing and reporting skills, as well as excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.

• Think about our audiences first and always, with a commitment to tactics that grow readership and community engagement.
• Have a passion for the written word as well as video, audio and motion graphics
• Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy through aggregating and storytelling tools.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Be adaptable and excited to experiment with new forms of storytelling.

• Data reporting experience is a plus.

Education & experience:

• College degree or equivalent work experience.

• At least 1-3 years of reporting and writing experience.
  

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

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