Transportation Reporter

Summary:
The Bay Area News Group -- publisher of the Mercury News and East Bay Times in the San Francisco Bay Area -- has an opening for a Transportation Reporter to help our readers cope with and conquer a cursed daily ritual: the insane and ever-evolving Bay Area commute. This candidate will cherish exploring the far corners of the region's multi-layered transit system - plumbing inconveniences and inefficiencies and braving some of the country's most notorious traffic - whether it's to document a super-commuter's trek from Pittsburg to Palo Alto or explain how the region's slow-to-recover transit systems are confronting the post-COVID doomsday fiscal cliff. You are a natural storyteller with a track record of developing sources, digging into data and translating wonk into work that connects with a digital audience.
What you will do:

• Cover all aspects of Bay Area transportation, including the latest developments in policy, regulation and transportation-related news
• Develop and maintain sources within the transportation industry
• Attend public meetings and events related to transportation
• Work closely with public officials and agencies for public records requests
• Put readers first and make clear to readers why they should care and/or how the news affects them
• Show a sense of urgency and a willingness to embrace last-minute changes in coverage plans and still meet critical deadlinesand standards for high-impact journalism
• Display an interest in how metrics can help us make smart coverage decisions
• Adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards at all times and abide by the newspaper's written ethics policy

What you will bring:

• 2+ years of daily journalism experience
• Excellent news judgment and strong writing skill under deadline pressure
• The ability to juggle multiple stories of varying complexity
• Bachelor's degree preferred (journalism or related fields)

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter and 3-5 writing clips.
The hourly wage is $26.61 - $32.03. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition program, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
The Bay Area News Group (Mercury News/East Bay Times), a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, offers news reporting and third party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print. We are transforming the news industry.
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