Voice of San Diego is a pioneer in the not-for–profit news industry. Dedicated to providing ground-breaking investigative journalism for the San Diego region, our goal is to increase civic participation by giving residents the knowledge and in-depth analysis necessary to become advocates for good government and social progress.
We are a team of engaged, creative and curious people who are passionate about journalism and its power to highlight local issues and bring pressure on leaders to address those problems. (Read more about us.)
Open Positions
South County Reporter
Voice of San Diego seeks a reporter to investigate and follow stories in the cities and neighborhoods in South County.
This reporter will explain and dig into pressing policy, government and regional issues. They will also take time to draw out the stories and characters who are shaping the communities’ future. The impacts of decisions made by political leaders are often hard to follow and we have made it our mission to translate and explain them. This reporter will do that by gathering and analyzing facts through interviews, investigations and observations.
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings new perspective and ideas to the newsroom from experience in journalism and other pursuits.
- Has experience writing and reporting on local politics, neighborhoods and communities and how broader economic, policy and environmental forces affect them.
Full job description: South County Reporter
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and work samples to VOSD_HR@voiceofsandiego.org.
Intern Staff Writer
Under the direction of the Managing Editor, the intern will have the opportunity to
work alongside Voice of San Diego reporters and develop meaningful stories. Our intern will obtain a better understanding of local politics and compelling investigative storytelling that serves the San Diego community. In addition to helping reporters with projects, the intern is expected to pursue their own stories and pitch ideas to the editorial team. They will learn to gather and analyze facts through interviews, investigations or observations about current events and/or topics, and write stories in an objective and accurate manner, describing the events, background, meaning, and effects.
This is a paid internship. Intern is expected to work 15-20 hours per week during Winter and Fall and 20-30 hours per week during the summer. Internship is open to currently enrolled college and university students. Dates are flexible within these timeframes:
Winter: January to May
Summer: May to September
Fall: September to January
Application deadlines:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please specify your preferred internship time period. We will review applications in March for summer, August for Fall, and December for Winter.
Full job description: Intern-Staff Writer
To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to VOSD_HR@voiceofsandiego.org.