Reporter, California Post
Core
General Assignment Reporter covering breaking news, courts, crime, and public safety in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Role type
General Assignment Reporter (Courts & Crime Focus)
Builds
Real-time news coverage, court reporting, and public safety stories for the California Post.
Domain
Journalism / Public Safety / Legal
Required skills
Breaking news reporting, court case coverage, legal document analysis, CMS proficiency, video presentation, source cultivation
Preferred skills
Spanish fluency, social media presence
Responsibilities
Cover real-time general assignment and breaking news across the San Francisco Bay Area; Anchor coverage on major criminal and civil court cases, law enforcement agency accountability, and public safety issues; Pivot seamlessly between broad general assignment reporting, spot news, public safety incidents, and regional enterprise assignments; Spot local stories with viral potential or national resonance and deliver exclusive angles before the competition; Cultivate strong relationships across law enforcement, legal communities, municipal agencies, emergency services, and local neighborhoods; File rapid updates across web, mobile, social media, and video platforms, continuously updating developing stories in real time; Travel regularly across the Bay Area to cover breaking news scenes, courthouses, hearings, trials, and major verdict announcements in person.