Role Overview

The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a versatile journalist with strong digital skills to join its audience team. The online news producer will help shape how readers find and engage with our journalism across the website, social media, alerts and newsletters.

The ideal candidate has newsroom experience as a website producer and social media editor. Strong news judgment and technical acumen are of the utmost importance in this role. Video editing experience is a plus. We’re looking for a self-starter with high standards, clear communication skills and a collaborative approach. You’re comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where breaking news can quickly change priorities.

Job Type: Part-time, 24-30 hours per week.

Schedule: The schedule includes early morning starts (6 a.m. PT), one weekend shift and the possibility of some evening shifts depending on staffing needs.

Remote: This position is eligible to be fully remote.

What You’ll Do

Manage the SFChronicle.com homepage and section pages, balancing sharp news judgment and writing skills against real-time analytics.
Help manage social media accounts, breaking news alerts and newsletter campaigns to drive engagement with our stories.
Work with digital project managers, editors and writers on innovative packages and new ways of storytelling.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

2+ years’ relevant experience.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Excellent social media skills.
Understanding of media ethics.
Experience with analytics systems like Marfeel or Google Analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

Journalism focus in degree.
Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Premiere.
Video editing experience.

Additional Information

Sponsorship: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
Accommodations: We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact hnpemployment@hearst.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only.

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Compensation

The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.

Base Salary Range:

$39.17—$39.17 USD