The New York Times seeks San Francisco bureau chief

The ideal candidate would have a deep interest in the San Francisco Bay Area and a strong understanding of the issues that are playing out across California and neighboring states.

We are looking for a skilled writer who is adept at covering major breaking news, producing larger think pieces and crafting stylish features. We want a self-starter who will show readers the many ways in which Northern California is changing – politically, economically and socially — and can explain why developments in the state matter to the nation and world. The ideal candidate would have a track record of cultivating sources, obtaining public records and delivering scoops. We are seeking someone who embraces a true range of stories and turnaround times and is eager to experiment with different forms of journalism.

This correspondent, the San Francisco bureau chief, will be based in San Francisco. Please upload your resume and links into one single PDF. Links should be of stories you have written with brief annotations on what they show about your experience and skills.

The annual base pay range for this role is $139,700.00 and $163,000.00.

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