This reporter must know what motivates business interests and can help people understand how economic trends shape public policy and vice versa. California, the fifth-largest economy in the world, is also a high-cost, high-wage state and one of its central debates is about maintaining those high wages and lowering those high costs.
This reporter will also cover the flip side of business regulation: consumer protection. Other areas of interest include taxes, jobs and wages.
This is a rich beat with a variety of human, business and political stories.
This ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can clearly explain complicated concepts in a concise and relatable way. They will need to illustrate within their stories why average Californians should care about topics like business regulations, commercial real estate tax rates, lagging job growth indicators, venture capital and insurance models.
Responsibilities include:
These are requirements:
These would be a plus:
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 per year; higher compensation may be available for someone with advanced skills and/or experience.
To apply, go here.
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