Placer County Reporter

Date Posted	June 12, 2026
Industry	Digital Media, Nonprofit
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$70,304 – $75,000

Description:

Summary

The Placer County Reporter covers the people, issues, and public
decisions shaping one of California’s fastest-growing regions. Through
community-centered reporting and public-service journalism, this position
provides coverage of local government, housing, growth and development,
infrastructure, education, and economic issues affecting Placer County
residents. Our ideal team player builds trusted relationships throughout the
community, identifies stories that matter to residents, and delivers timely, accurate,
and impactful journalism that informs and engages the public across Abridged’s
digital, newsletter, and multimedia platforms.

If you value public television, consider joining our PBS KVIE team, whose mission is to inspire you to explore the world and connect with your community through the integrity of public media.

Essential
Functions

• Independently identifies, develops, prioritizes, and
  executes original enterprise and breaking news stories covering Placer County
  communities, including Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, and surrounding
  areas, with a focus on issues affecting residents.
• Produces regular news stories, features, and
  explanatory pieces for Abridged, exercising professional editorial judgment in
  determining story angles, sources, reporting methods, and presentation.
• Establishes and
  maintains a consistent reporting presence throughout Placer County through
  attendance at public meetings, community events, neighborhood gatherings, and
  direct engagement with residents.
• Covers local
  government, housing, growth and development, infrastructure, education,
  economic trends, and other issues shaping the region’s future. Develops
  and maintains a broad network of sources, including residents, community
  leaders, educators, business owners, elected officials, public agencies,
  advocacy groups, and subject matter experts.
• Conducts accountability and enterprise reporting through interviews,
  public records requests, independent research, and analysis of public documents
  and data.
• Reviews budgets, planning documents, development proposals, public
  records, and government reports to identify trends, impacts, and emerging
  stories.
• Collaborates with editors, visual journalists, and multimedia staff to
  develop cross-platform storytelling initiatives, including multimedia and
  data-driven coverage.
• Contributes to editorial planning and pitches story ideas that reflect
  genuine community information needs and underserved perspectives.
• Coordinates with other Abridged reporters on regional issues,
  cross-county trends, and collaborative reporting projects.
• Performs other
  duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must
  be mission-driven and passionate about the role of public media.
• Proficiency
  in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency
  in technology and software to enhance efficiency in editing, newsroom
  management, database organization, and analytics.
• Clear,
  open, and proactive communication skills.
• Highly
  organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and
  manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative
  and works effectively with diverse stakeholders as a team.
• Positively
  and professionally represents PBS KVIE and Abridged throughout the community,
  and in forums and events related to news and information.
• Demonstrated
  ability to build trust and develop productive relationships with sources across
  diverse communities.
• Strong
  news judgment and ability to identify meaningful stories through community
  engagement, observation, and source development.
• Ability
  to communicate complex public policy, development, infrastructure, housing, and
  community issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience
  utilizing public records laws, investigative reporting techniques, and data
  analysis tools.
• Ability
  to work independently, manage a beat with minimal day-to-day direction, and
  consistently generate original story ideas.

Education/Experience

• BA/BS
  degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Public Affairs,
  English, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum
  3 – 5 years of professional journalism experience covering local government, community
  affairs, public policy, regional news, and related beats.
• Experience
  covering California communities, local government, education, housing,
  development, or growth-related issues preferred.
• Familiarity
  with Placer County or demonstrated ability to quickly develop expertise and
  strong community connections preferred.

Special
Conditions

• Must
  have a valid California driver’s license and meet insurance standards.
• Available
  to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Local
  travel required. 

Apply

https://www.kvie.org/employment/