Silicon Valley Correspondent

Title: Silicon Valley Correspondent

Location: San Francisco United States

Job Description:

Job Description :

The New York Post is heading West - and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print.

The California Post is seeking a seasoned, San Francisco-based, Silicon Valley Correspondent with a proven track record of breaking exclusive stories to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the cross-section of the tech sector, big money, and society news, with an extensive network of industry contacts. This role demands creativity, initiative and the ability to deliver high-profile, exclusive content on a daily basis.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter and work samples or portfolio link.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly obtain exclusives and write daily breaking stories in the world of tech, but focusing on society and trends, as opposed to straight business coverage

• Develop and pitch innovative story ideas that capture the interest of our audience and set us apart from competitors

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with sources and reps

• Conduct interviews with major players in the tech sector

• Represent The California Post at meetings and industry events

• Think strategically about the daily news cycle and contribute to ongoing coverage of trending stories

• Be an independent worker, a self-starter and able to think quickly on their feet

• Expert in using traffic analytics to help guide coverage and determine successes

• Ability to work with video, photo, and other departments seamlessly to better enhance daily news coverage

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working in a major breaking news organization

• Proven ability to break news and garner noteworthy exclusives in the tech world, focusing on big money, society and trends

• Extensive knowledge of tech movers and shakers with a robust network of contacts and sources

• Expertise in obtaining and interpreting court documents and following legal proceedings

• Exceptional writing and reporting skills with a strong ability to create engaging and accurate content under tight deadlines

• On-camera experience and proficiency in conducting interviews

• Comfortable multitasking and working in a fast-paced online news environment

• Ability to work a full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility in covering live events and working outside traditional business hours when needed.

Note: This role will be expected to be based remotely in San Francisco. All work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs.

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Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $145,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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