Sports Reporter - Golden State Warriors
What will you do:
- Develop your command of the Warriors beat to deliver unique, incisive and compelling coverage that stands out in a very competitive beat
- Maintain and grow a digital audience
- Break news and produce world-class journalism by working collaboratively with editors, reporters, website producers, photographers and other journalists
- Conceive ideas and work with editors and data visualization developers to enhance our storytelling.
What will it take to be successful?
- 2-5+ years editing and/or writing experience covering the NBA or another major league sport (NFL, MLB, NHL, WNBA)
- Excellent reporting skills, strong news judgment with experience breaking news
- Familiarity with or interest in current basketball analytics to evaluate player and team performance
- Ability to work collaboratively with sports editors, other writers, and the design and photography team
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
- Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
- Social media experience
About the San Francisco Chronicle:
The San Francisco Chronicle (www.sfchronicle.com) is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 2000, The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and has been awarded seven Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence, including the 2026 award for explanatory reporting.
Hearst Newspapers Overview:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.
About the Role:
This position is full-time. It will include some weekend and holiday work. The successful candidate must be based in the Bay Area or willing to move to the region.