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The Sacramento Bee seeks an opinion writer

The Sacramento Bee seeks a thoughtful, driven journalist to write opinion columns and editorials for our Editorial Board. Who is our next columnist? A thinker and writer with a body of work that shows clarity of thought, a distinctive and engaging voice, and the ability to articulate a position with fact and logic. Excellent reporting skills are imperative. We are looking for provocative, sharply written opinions and editorials that identify issues of importance to our audience. We are looking for a columnist unafraid to hold the powerful accountable but who also can create a sense of place in columns and editorials that explain Sacramento, California, and our nation to readers.

Our top coverage priority at The Bee is the Sacramento region, the state Capitol and California. But this writer should also have an eye on how national policy impacts our city, region, and state.

The columnist will report to California Opinion Editor, Marcos Breton.

Our next columnist will…

  • Write three opinion pieces a week, which will include editorials. These can include short, sharp, rapid-response editorials turned around quickly as news breaks.
  • Have at least five years of journalism experience
  • Embrace our digital-first approach.
  • Have strong editing skills and news judgment
  • Help develop innovative ways to capture new and underserved audiences, working with the Editorial Board’s growth editor on audience engagement through audio, video and community outreach.
  • A background in opinion writing is a plus.

Salary: The anticipated base pay range for this position is between $75,000 and $100,000 annually.

For more details click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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