Senior Courts & Crime Reporter, The California Post (San Francisco based)

May 26, 2026

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Job Description :As part of our bold expansion, we are seeking a driven Senior Courts & Crime Reporter to join the California Post team.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, the Senior Courts & Crime Reporter will lead coverage of breaking and exclusive stories involving civil courts, crime, and public safety throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is responsible for delivering fast, accurate, and authoritative reporting on major cases, law enforcement, and high-impact incidents shaping the region. This reporter will be on the front lines of one of the nation’s most complex and closely watched beats.Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter or portfolio link for consideration.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver exclusive stories and cover breaking news across San Francisco that drive engagement and audience for the California Post.</li><li>Write fast, clean, and compelling copy that aligns with the Post’s distinctive voice and style</li><li>Spot stories that will resonate nationally, especially ones with viral or exclusive potential</li><li>Develop sources across city agencies, emergency services, and local communities to get the inside track on stories</li><li>Monitor court filings, public records, and social media for scoops and trending topics</li><li>Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to ensure comprehensive and coordinated coverage</li><li>File updates in real time and across multiple platforms, including web, social, mobile, and video</li><li>Uphold the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>At least 7-10 years of experience reporting for a fast-paced digital or print newsroom</li><li>Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify compelling angles others may miss</li><li>High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork and ability to win in a competitive environment</li><li>Proven ability to report and write on deadline while juggling multiple stories at once</li><li>Experience covering major metro areas, ideally including public safety, politics, or general assignment</li><li>Proven experience with WordPress of similar CMS highly preferred</li><li>Strong sourcing skills and a relentless approach to newsgathering</li><li>Proficiency in social media and SEO best practices</li><li>Familiarity with court and public records; ability to navigate legal documents a plus</li><li>A competitive drive to be first and best on big stories</li><li>Strong writing and reporting skills are the core of this role</li><li>On-camera experience is strongly preferred, as we’re looking for reporters who are comfortable discussing and presenting their stories on video to help extend our journalism across digital and social platforms</li><li>A strong social media presence or following is a plus</li><li>Spanish or other language fluency is a plus</li></ul>Note: This role will be based remote in San Francisco, CA. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/VetsReasonable AccommodationWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at <a href="http://humanresources@newscorp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">humanresources@newscorp.com</a>. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.Base Pay Range: 95,000 - 125,000We’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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