News Reporter, Santa Barbara News-Press

Report the news that matters

You care about the facts. You’re an ambitious and creative journalist who knows how to make calls, knock on doors, interview face-to-face, read documents, and craft a clear, compelling story on deadline.

At the Santa Barbara News-Press, you’ll be part of a growing start-up newsroom rebuilding local journalism with urgency, credibility and relevance. You’ll cover a wide range of stories across Santa Barbara County contributing original reporting that helps readers understand what’s happening — and why it matters.

This is a general assignment role for a journalist who wants to report frequently, improve quickly and take on increasing responsibility over time. You’ll pursue enterprise reporting, narrative features and  investigations. You will also shoot short-form vertical video for social-first stories.

You’ll spend a significant portion of your time out in the community, on the street and in the field, talking to people. This role will enable you to engage with every angle of the local and regional news landscape.

The pay scale for this position ranges from $24.51 - $28.84/hour.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA area

You will be a core member of a growing team working to transform the 157-year-old Santa Barbara News-Press into an innovative digital-first local news outlet. This role exists to provide strong foundational reporting on the most important news of Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast via timely, fact-based storytelling that resonates with our local community. You are here to build the news and information infrastructure for a people and a place.

What you’ll do  

Report and write

• Develop and report original stories through on-the-ground reporting

• Write clear, accurate, well-structured stories on deadline

• File breaking news quickly while maintaining accuracy and fairness

• Follow stories beyond the news cycle for in-depth ‘day two’ coverage

• Develop long-form, investigative and explanatory features

Work across formats

• Contribute primarily through written text and photos

• Shoot short-form video for publishing across multiple platforms

• Work with editors and colleagues to adapt reporting for different platforms

Maintain high journalistic standards

• Uphold strong standards of accuracy, sourcing, ethics and fairness

• Attribute information clearly and responsibly

• Exercise good news judgment and editorial discretion

Collaborate in a modern newsroom

• Work closely with editors, fellow reporters and visual journalists

• Participate in story meetings and contribute ideas

• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

News Reporter & Social Video Producer, Santa Barbara News-Press

Report the news that matters

You care about the facts. You’re an ambitious and creative journalist who knows how to make calls, knock on doors, interview face-to-face, read documents, and craft a clear, compelling story on deadline.

At the Santa Barbara News-Press, you’ll be part of a growing start-up newsroom rebuilding local journalism with urgency, credibility and relevance. You’ll cover a wide range of stories across Santa Barbara County contributing original reporting that helps readers understand what’s happening — and why it matters.

This is a general assignment role for a journalist who wants to report frequently, improve quickly and take on increasing responsibility over time. You’ll pursue enterprise reporting, narrative features and investigations.

We are especially interested in candidates who want to innovate in how stories reach audiences, particularly on social platforms. This may include contributing to short-form vertical video, appearing occasionally on camera to explain or contextualize stories, and collaborating with editors on how reporting can be adapted for social-first formats.
 

The pay scale for this position ranges from $24.51 - $28.84/hour.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA area

You will be a core member of a growing team working to transform the 157-year-old Santa Barbara News-Press into an innovative digital-first local news outlet. This role exists to provide strong foundational reporting on the most important news of Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast via timely, fact-based storytelling that resonates with our local community. You are here to build the news and information infrastructure for a people and a place.

What you’ll do

As a general assignment reporter, your coverage will vary day to day and week to week. You’ll work closely with editors to identify strong story ideas, pursue original reporting and file stories efficiently across topics of:

• Local government and public agencies

• Courts, immigration and public safety

• Education, housing, environment and business

• Community profiles, breaking news and developing stories

Report and write

• Develop and report original stories through on-the-ground reporting

• Write clear, accurate, well-structured stories on deadline

• File breaking news quickly while maintaining accuracy and fairness

• Follow stories beyond the news cycle for in-depth ‘day two’ coverage

• Develop long-form, investigative and explanatory features

Contribute to social & visual storytelling

• Create short-form vertical video for social-first stories when appropriate

• Appear on camera to help explain or contextualize reporting

• Work with editors and colleagues to adapt reporting for different platforms

Maintain high journalistic standards

• Uphold strong standards of accuracy, sourcing, ethics and fairness

• Attribute information clearly and responsibly

• Exercise good news judgment and editorial discretion

Collaborate in a modern newsroom

• Work closely with editors, fellow reporters and visual journalists

• Participate in story meetings and contribute ideas

• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Network Inventory Specialist:

Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL, is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to optimize network inventory, maximize revenue, and ensure seamless traffic and log operations.

About the Role 

· Oversee daily inventory processes to optimize revenue across all networks

· Ensure advertising spots are scheduled accurately 

· Maintain high service standards for premium clients and high value placements

· Support smooth workflow by adhering to strict traffic deadlines

· Act as key liaison between inventory, traffic, and copy teams

What You’ll Do 

· Run daily inventory reports (pressure, EUR, pricing, and underperforming asset packages) to optimize revenue

· Resolve log conflicts and ensure spots align with client specifications

· Manage allocation, scheduling, distribution, and constraint of all units, prioritizing high value clients and placements 

· Collaborate with inventory managers, traffic managers, log editors, and copy teams to maintain workflow efficiency

· Accommodate last minute business while meeting traffic deadlines

· Review and approve orders in the traffic system to ensure quality control

· Provide backup support for network fighting, allocations, move requests, make goods, ADU allocations, and deal approvals

· Execute final log reviews to eliminate conflicts, enhance presentation, and maintain revenue maximization 

What You’ve Done 

· Multitasked in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities 

· Prioritized workload to meet strict deadlines 

· Worked seamlessly across multiple teams while independently delivering on responsibilities

· Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills while ensuring accuracy and clarity

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. 

What We Offer:

· Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation

· Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

· Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

· Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

· Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave 

· Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

· Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

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