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McClatchy Media is seeking an audience-focused reporter to join its collaborative and hard-working Wichita Eagle newsroom as a service journalism reporter.  The reporter will be based in Wichita, Kansas, a welcoming city rich in Kansas history, joining a reporting group that is fun, team-oriented and always looking for new ways to reach readers and tell the unique stories of the Heartland.  The service journalism team is focused on utility journalism with a mission to help local readers navigate day-to-day life. Service journalists use an accessible approach to write explainers, Q&As, fact checks and answer questions locally trending online. Reporters in this role also contribute to local and regional news and breaking news coverage.  This reporter should be able to craft stories based on local users’ needs and interests, engage directly with readers online and potentially in person.  The reporter in this position will write frequently – they will welcome daily...

The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, California, is looking for an energetic, versatile journalist to cover the northern section of San Luis Obispo County, home to roughly 80,000 people and growing fast. Located on the picturesque and temperate Central Coast, The Tribune is one of 20-plus news organizations in McClatchy Media, including five in California. We punch above our weight, and we have consistently been named the best California news organization of our size. We turn stories fast, we hold people accountable and we’re always ready for the next great headline. The heart of North County is Paso Robles, known for its hundreds of vineyards and tasting rooms, a vibrant downtown, and an airport the city hopes to turn into a launch facility for space flights. Nearby are the towns of Templeton, where a large fire in 2025 has left the community poised for a rebirth, and the city of Atascadero, home to a state hospital and a downtown that seems to be in perpetual state of discovering...

McClatchy Media is seeking an engaging, creative and reader-focused meteorologist-journalist who will educate and entertain our readers by delivering daily weather-science coverage — with personality — to our audiences in Sacramento, the rest of California’s Central Valley and the Central Coast.  This journalist will deploy a mix of digital storytelling, including personality-driven video, to define and interpret how the weather is affecting where Californians live — and the California destinations to which they most travel. A meteorology degree is essential, as is the ability to develop and sustain a public persona.  You will serve our audience by providing scientific information in a conversational way that both everyday news consumers and weather geeks can't get anywhere else. You’ll also make the experience fun for our audience, including by shooting and appearing in short-form vertical videos for our apps, websites and social platforms.  You’ll be a newsroom ambassador,...

The Fresno Bee, part of McClatchy Media and a proud storyteller for California’s Central Valley, is seeking a personable, audience-obsessed multimedia journalist to join our Fresno Restaurant & Food Experiences Team. Fresno loves to eat. Dining out is at the center of how we spend time with friends and family, explore our cultures and neighborhoods, and show off our city to visitors. From taco trucks and mom-and-pop spots to buzzy new restaurants and regional specialties, Fresno’s food scene is rich, diverse and constantly evolving. It’s based on our extremely diverse culture. Almost as much as we love to eat, we love to talk about food: What’s the best? Why don’t we have …? Whatever happened to …? Where can I find …? This reporter/influencer will be tasked with answering those questions and more, joining our already vibrant team of reporters who cover the region’s food scene. Strong candidates will bring fresh ideas on producing a high volume of unique, relevant...

The Wichita Eagle seeks a breaking news reporter to join its award-winning newsroom.  We’re looking for a reporter who can move quickly when news breaks, dig for details and follow the biggest stories with reader-focused coverage that Wichitans can’t get anywhere else. You’ll be expected to leave the office as you report on crime, accidents and weather, among other breaking news events.  When breaking news isn’t happening, you’ll have time to dig into deeper stories, including reporting that holds police, fire and other first responders accountable. You’ll also seek out and write obituaries tied to the news.  This position covers our Tuesday through Saturday breaking news shifts, with hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are looking for a resourceful digger who understands that building a loyal audience around a topic requires publishing consistently and often. You are right for this role if you understand that frequent, consistent publishing builds habits in readers, who come to...

McClatchy Media is seeking an audience-focused reporter to join its collaborative and hard-working Charlotte Observer newsroom as a service journalism reporter.  The reporter will be based in the fast-growing Charlotte metro area, joining a reporting group that is fun, team-oriented and always looking for new ways to reach readers and tell the unique stories of the Queen City.  The service journalism team is focused on utility journalism with a mission to help local readers navigate day-to-day life. Service journalists use an accessible approach to write explainers, Q&As, fact checks and answer questions locally trending online. Reporters in this role also contribute to local and regional news and breaking news coverage.  This reporter should be able to craft stories based on local users’ needs and interests, engage directly with readers online and potentially in person.  The reporter in this position will write frequently – they will welcome daily assignments as well...

Be the Voice of Wichita’s Suburbs: Audience-Focused Reporter   The Wichita Eagle, part of McClatchy’s innovative, digitally driven network, is seeking a self-starting, audience-obsessed reporter to cover Wichita’s vibrant and growing suburbs. You’ll deliver fast, need-to-know stories that matter most to suburban readers—covering everything from development and education to safety, politics, and new places to eat or do business. This role is perfect for a resourceful journalist who thrives on building loyal audiences through consistent, high-impact storytelling. You’ll listen deeply to your community, use digital engagement tools, and experiment with formats like explainers, fact checks, and video. Front-facing video experience is a plus, as you’ll be the face of our suburban coverage. At McClatchy, we blend trusted journalism with the power of AI and data-driven insights—augmenting your reporting, never replacing it. You’ll leverage technology to amplify your reach, surface...