Political Enterprise Reporter

The Sacramento Bee is looking for a hard-charging, enterprising reporter to join a new team in a growing newsroom. Your mission will be to break political news and hold government leaders and institutions accountable for their decisions. This beat offers the opportunity to develop exclusive reporting on local and state government, and we’re seeking a versatile reporter who can deliver high-impact political enterprise that resonates with our readers. You’ll be charged with identifying and digging into the untold political and government stories that matter in the Sacramento area and all of California. We’re looking for a reporter who can interpret the California political landscape and hold elected officials accountable for their decisions. You’ll help readers understand the political dynamics of a bright blue state that’s dotted with deep red, conservative communities, and you’ll report on big-picture political trends in a state that commands the entire country’s attention. In addition to breaking news through aggressive enterprise reporting and strong source development, this reporter will pursue exclusive enterprise stories that are essential to readers, hold leaders and institutions accountable and help readers understand the context of events and decisions that impact their lives.