San Diego Union-Tribune seeks energy reporter

The San Diego Union-Tribune is looking for a business reporter to cover energy.

This is a premier beat in Southern California with an opportunity to cover Sempra – a Fortune 500 company – and utilities, such as SDG&E.   The beat includes a range of energy topics, including  wind, solar, biofuels, nuclear power (San Onofre), desal plants, government policy.

We’re looking for a reporter who will generate innovative stories about the latest trends and policies in energy – and explain what can often be complex issues to our readers in clear language. You’ll be responsible for writing several stories per week, including a longer more thoughtful story from your beat, produce photo/story galleries and contribute to our social media efforts. We work digitally, in print and video.

Qualifications:

5+ years business reporting
Knowledge of and passion for energy topics
Proven writing and reporting skills
Ability to pitch story ideas and plan for future content
Must be able to work well in a team environment
College degree or equivalent

Send resume and links to clips, videos to business editor Diana Chiyo McCabe at diana.mccabe@sduniontribune.com. Please put ENERGY in email header.