Hello and welcome to the July edition of Scoop, the official publication of the San Francisco Press Club.
It’s an anxious time for press freedom. Paramount’s $16 million settlement with President Trump over claims that “60 Minutes” edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris has raised questions about journalistic independence as the Trump administration continues to apply pressure on major news outlets.
Closer to home, San Francisco police in June detained two UC Berkeley student reporters covering protests over the ongoing raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Press freedom organizations, including the First Amendment Coalition and the Society of Professional Journalists NorCal chapter, have condemned these actions as violations of California law and the First Amendment.
And, a high school journalism teacher at Lowell has sued the school district, claiming he was wrongfully removed over a controversial article published by students. The suit argues that the move threatens student journalists’ First Amendment rights and sets a precedent for unlawful retaliation against faculty who support student press freedom. The district said it supports student expression but declined to comment on the pending litigation.
In happier news, the San Francisco Press Club Board is GROWING! We have some stellar new additions to our board, including Marisa Ingemi, staff writer covering women’s sports at The San Francisco Chronicle; Zahid Arab, Public Affairs Manager at Uber Technologies; and Dan Evans, Editor & Publisher of Napa Valley Publishing, which produces the Napa Valley Register, St. Helena Star, and Inside Napa Valley magazine.
Please join us in giving these three a warm welcome!
Questions, feedback or want to flag an item for our next edition? Reach the editors at scoop@sfpressclub.org.
And so, on with the news. . .
EVENTS
SF Story Fest – Saturday, July 19 A live storytelling evening featuring Bay Area journalists from outlets like KQED, SF Chronicle, Mother Jones, Berkeleyside, Mission Local, and Bay City News, blending reportage with performance
Where: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco
Tickets: Early bird around $35
AAJA‑SF “Meet the Emmy Winners” Mixer – Friday, July 25 at 5:30 pm What: Networking event hosted by the Asian American Journalists Association’s San Francisco Bay Area chapter at the SF Chronicle building. – Friday, July 25 at 5:30 pm.
JOBS
Journalism & Editorial Roles
- Food Reporter at The San Francisco Standard — $75K–$110K
- Reporter (OpenAI beat) at The Information (Salary range: $80,000 to $160,000 plus bonus and benefits)
- Reporter, Weekend at The Information (Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000 USD Annually + Bonus + Benefits)
- San Jose City Hall Reporter, San José Spotlight
Multimedia, Broadcasting & Production
- Freelance Production Assistant at CBS Television Stations
- Host/Producer, Tech Podcast at Dow Jones — $120K–$140K
- NBCUniversal, Digital Editor – NBC Bay Area
Media Strategy & Communications
- Media Associate at Natural Resources Defense Council
- Social Media Editor at The San Francisco Standard — $75K–$110K,
- Communications Lead at Alchemy
Internship Programs
The San Francisco Chronicle is accepting applications for its 2025 newsroom internship program. This paid, 12-week program is open to college and graduate students and involves reporting, editing, photography, and multimedia work in the San Francisco office.
Pipeline Hiring
KCBS-AM Newsroom is building a talent pool for future openings, seeking candidates for part-time reporter positions. While immediate openings may not always be available, they are actively recruiting for their pipeline.
This month’s Scoop was written by Jessica Wolfrom and edited by Paula Bernier. Interested in sponsoring a future edition? Get in touch at board@sfpressclub.org