The Sacramento Observer · 16 hours ago
General Assignment Reporter – Stockton
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Sacramento Observer is an award-winning legacy Black-owned news organization serving California’s Black community since 1962, and they are seeking a full-time General Assignment Reporter to cover Stockton. This role focuses on producing journalism that reflects the Black community's experiences in Stockton, balancing accountability reporting with stories that celebrate culture, achievement, and resilience.
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Hiring Manager
Christine Shelby
Responsibilities
Report, write, and produce short- and long-form stories focused on Stockton
Cover issues including health care access, youth and education, public safety, housing, environmental justice, and civic engagement
Intentionally pursue stories that highlight Black joy, achievement, and community life
Appear on camera for video storytelling, interviews, explainers, and event coverage
Attend and cover both civic meetings and community events
Develop and maintain strong relationships with community sources
Publish content using the OBSERVER’s CMS and contribute to social and digital platforms
Use digital tools, including AI-assisted reporting and production tools, responsibly and ethically
Qualification
Required
Must reside in the greater Stockton area
2–5 years of reporting or multimedia journalism experience (community journalism preferred)
Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills
Comfort and confidence appearing on camera
Ability to report with cultural competency, nuance, and care
Experience with or willingness to learn CMS platforms, social media publishing, and basic video workflows
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred
Photography skills preferred; ability to capture compelling images at community events and in the field
Benefits
Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunity to help build a new model of community-centered journalism in Stockton.
Company
The Sacramento Observer
The Sacramento Observer is an African American-owned weekly newspaper in Sacramento, California.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase