West Coast Bureau Chief, The Christian Science Monitor - California

The West Coast Bureau Chief works with the National news editors and fellow correspondents to cover the nation’s largest state economy, including the innovation hub of Silicon Valley. This beat also includes writing about AI, immigration, politics, climate change, disaster management, water, and farming, among other issues.

Requirements

• Conceptualize distinctly Monitor stories, in line with the five points above
• Demonstrate strong judgment about when and where to travel, how to make the most of a trip, and good budgeting skills
• Collaborate with other writers within and outside the pod as needed for more in-depth stories
• Collaborate with pod editors throughout the editing and fact-checking process
• Respond to breaking news stories, while also showing mastery of features, focus-length pieces, and cover stories
• Produce quality work at a consistent pace: Deliver an average of 6-8 stories a month at the requested length and by the agreed-upon deadline
• Respond to reader feedback in a timely and respectful fashion
• Responsibly manage bureau finances, including filing expenses promptly and according to established procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan