Careers
San José Spotlight is a national leader among digital news startups. We are an award-winning nonprofit newsroom here to disrupt the status quo in Silicon Valley. Our fearless watchdog reporting filters out the noise, uplifts marginalized voices and paves the way for change. Our mission is to change the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic participation, educates residents and strengthens our democracy.
We are a team of dedicated, innovative and curious people who are passionate about journalism and its power to search for truth, shed light on wrongdoing and hold leaders accountable.
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Open Positions
San Jose City Hall Reporter | view full job listing
The San Jose City Hall Reporter covers one of the most critical beats at San José Spotlight with a focus on enterprise, investigative and accountability reporting. This reporter will excel at breaking news, cultivating relationships with sources and pursuing exclusive enterprise stories that hold leaders accountable and help readers understand how complex government decisions impact their lives. The position is one of the most visible reporting positions and we expect a high level of professionalism, courtesy and the ability to ask tough questions, hold powerful officials accountable and challenge political leaders in the search for truth.
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 with benefits.
Send a resume, cover letter, and three samples of your work to [email protected].