Hello and welcome to the November edition of Scoop, the San Francisco Press Club’s monthly newsletter.
We’re near the end of one of the most consequential — and chaotic — election cycles of the modern era, and we’re grateful for the political reporters across the Bay Area and beyond working to cover it.
The Press Club recently announced we would be honoring Mariel Garza, the former Los Angeles Times editorials editor, with our Integrity In Journalism Award at our upcoming awards gala, in recognition of her decision to resign after the paper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s planned presidential endorsement.
Tickets for the gala, which will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at The Julia Morgan Ballroom, are selling fast, so get yours today. If your newsroom has submitted entries to our annual awards contest, the results will be announced live at the event.
Questions, feedback, or want to flag an item for our next edition? Reach the editors at scoop@sfpressclub.org.
And now, on with the news…
MEDIA NEWS
OpenAI has announced a content deal with San Francisco Chronicle’s publisher, Hearst. CNBC reports that it will result in ChatGPT showing content from the paper and dozens of other media brands.
San Jose City Hall is asking a journalist for her confidential sources. Ramona Giwargis, who has been covering the criminal investigation into Councilmember Omar Torres for San Jose Spotlight, received the request.
San Francisco police are now erecting cordons around encampment sweeps. The San Francisco Standard reports that the department claims it’s a response to a “national media circus” covering the crackdowns.
SPJ NorCal has announced its annual Excellence in Journalism Award winners. KTVU’s Lisa Fernandez was named journalist of the year, and the full list of winners is available here.
San Franciscans are pretty concerned about political fake news. Axios is reporting on a survey finding that 78% of voters “worry about attempts to dupe voters in the heat of this historic election.”
CalMatters has pulled together a round-up of recommendations from the editorial boards of state publications. California residents are about to vote on everything from rent control to forced labor in prisons.
Oakland youth radio and media nonprofit YR Media has suspended operations. Oaklandside reports the organization hasn’t made payroll since late September, and workers have been left without healthcare.
Bloomberg is building out its tech reporting team. The publication has hired Riley Griffin to cover Meta from San Francisco, and Alex Levine to cover TikTok in Los Angeles, according to a memo republished by Talking Biz News.
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EVENTS
November 5 — Election Night Watch Party. KALW is hosting a free election event at 111 Minna Gallery in downtown SF.
November 14 — The Oaklandside Culture Makers. The East Bay publication is hosting a panel on the intersection of art and activism.
November 15 — SPJ NorCal 2024 Excellence in Journalism Awards. The media advocacy group’s annual awards ceremony is being held in San Francisco.
JOBS
The San Francisco Chronicle is hiring a Visuals Editor: Archive and Licensing ($79,040). The San Francisco Standard is hiring a Culture Reporter, Wealth and Power ($75-140,000), a Deputy Politics Editor ($90-140,000), an Opinion Editor ($130-190,000), and a Photo Intern, Winter 2025 ($25/hour).
KGO-TV ABC7 is looking for an Anchor/Reporter ($89-190,000), a Digital Production Associate ($57-77,000), a Producer/Newswriter ($23-57/hour), and a Producer ($84-113,000). KTVU FOX 2 needs a Broadcast Technician ($26-41/hour), a News Producer ($103-106,000), and a Sports Reporter ($130-160,000).
Bloomberg is hiring a Segment Producer ($70-100,000). The Information is looking for a Reporter, Elon Musk & Co. and a Reporter, Tech Deals (both $80-160,000).
This month’s Scoop was written by Rob Price and edited by Dan Rosenheim. Interested in sponsoring a future edition? Get in touch at board@sfpressclub.org