We're searching for a California Divide Reporter based in Fresno. The California Divide is a statewide media collaboration featuring a team of reporters covering issues of inequality. The base salary for this position is $60,000 per year WritersofColor
If you’re a journalist inspired to follow stories about the inequality in our state, about the difficult life conditions facing too many Californians and about the attempts to solve these problems, then you may be the next reporter on our award-winning California Divide team.
California ranks among the worst states in America for poverty and inequality. Nearly 40% of the population is considered poor or near-poor. It’s a state of extremes. And it’s a diverse state, where challenges vary by geography and demography. It’s also a politically blue state where these issues are high on the policy agenda, but solutions are often costly and contentious.
Today, we have five reporters and one editor assigned to the California Divide team spread throughout the state. Follow state and local policy discussions, related bills in the Legislature and advocacy group agendas.Participate in public events and appearances on radio, television and social media platforms.