{"id":137340,"date":"2026-03-26T17:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/901940834"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:37:26","slug":"mission-local-is-hiring-a-tech-and-power-reporter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/mission-local-is-hiring-a-tech-and-power-reporter\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission Local is hiring a tech and power reporter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"newspack-popup-container newspack-lightbox newspack-popup hidden newspack-lightbox-placement-center newspack-lightbox-size-medium newspack-lightbox-large-border np-campaign--donation--graphic--where-theyre-at\" role=\"button\" id=\"id_710368\" data-segments=\"95363\" data-frequency=\"0,0,1,day\" data-scroll=\"30\">\n<div class=\"newspack-popup-wrapper \" data-popup-status=\"publish\">\n<div class=\"newspack-popup__content-wrapper\">\n<div 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Local<\/em>. It will be framed by our earlier work documenting money, power and politics in San Francisco, with a larger focus on tech\u2019s role in shaping city, regional and, at times, state and national politics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You will help establish <em>Mission Local<\/em> as a go-to source for those interested in how tech executives and tech workers wield power in San Francisco and the Bay Area, and across the country. You will report on elections, the ties between San Francisco City Hall and tech executives, and the ideologies underpinning tech politics.<\/p>\n<aside> <\/aside>\n<p>The ideal candidate is experienced, loves digging and data, and has experience in both shorter and longer investigative pieces, a multitasker able to balance dailies with enterprise stories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reports-to\">Reports to<\/h3>\n<p>Executive editor<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-core-responsibilities\">Core responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Covering and establishing the new tech beat at <em>Mission Local<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Producing quick turnarounds as well as deeper dives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Developing sources within San Francisco political circles, Silicon Valley tech companies, and experts in tech regulation, campaign finance, and all subjects related to tech power and politics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qualifications\">Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5+ years in a newsroom, with at least five years of full-time experience.<\/li>\n<li>A strong track record of publishing compelling short, medium and long-form stories.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>The ability to think deeply about journalistic projects.<\/li>\n<li>Facility with public records requests, campaign finance, and financial records, or an ability to quickly learn how to obtain and use these documents.<\/li>\n<li>Enthusiasm for thinking and working creatively and collaboratively with journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication.<\/li>\n<li>Ability and a keen interest in developing young reporters who may work with you on some projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven\u2019t thought of. If that\u2019s you, don\u2019t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \"> <\/aside>\n<p>We also encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salary-and-benefits\">Salary and benefits<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary range: $90K to $120K<\/li>\n<li>15 days of vacation<\/li>\n<li>All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/pay-leave\/federal-holidays\/#url=2025\">federal holidays<\/a><\/li>\n<li>One week vacation between Christmas and New Year\u2019s, and two days at Thanksgiving<\/li>\n<li>Health, dental and vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to apply<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:applications@missionlocal.com\">applications@missionlocal.com<\/a> with a cover letter and resume. 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