Online News Producer

Online News Producer

Posted: November 5, 2026

Role Overview

The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a versatile journalist with strong digital skills to join its audience team. The online news producer will help shape how readers find and engage with our journalism across the website, social media, alerts and newsletters.

The ideal candidate has newsroom experience as a website producer and social media editor. Strong news judgment and technical acumen are of the utmost importance in this role. Video editing experience is a plus. We’re looking for a self-starter with high standards, clear communication skills and a collaborative approach. You’re comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where breaking news can quickly change priorities.

Job Type: Part-time, 24-30 hours per week.

Schedule: The schedule includes early morning starts (6 a.m. PT), one weekend shift and the possibility of some evening shifts depending on staffing needs.

Remote: This position is eligible to be fully remote.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the SFChronicle.com homepage and section pages, balancing sharp news judgment and writing skills against real-time analytics.

• Help manage social media accounts, breaking news alerts and newsletter campaigns to drive engagement with our stories.

• Work with digital project managers, editors and writers on innovative packages and new ways of storytelling.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years’ relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.

• Excellent social media skills.

• Understanding of media ethics.

• Experience with analytics systems like Marfeel or Google Analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journalism focus in degree.

• Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Premiere.

• Video editing experience.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.

• Accommodations: We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact [email protected]. This email address is for accommodation requests only.

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CompensationThe base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.

Base Salary Range:

$39.17—$39.17 USD

About Us

Founded in 1865, the San Francisco Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second-largest on the West Coast. Acquired by Hearst in 2000, the Chronicle has won six Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence and continues to provide in-depth coverage of the region and beyond.

SFGATE operates its own digital newsroom and is a leading source for Bay Area news, culture, entertainment and travel, reaching more than 25 million unique visitors each month.

Hearst Bay Area provides media, marketing and advertising solutions that help businesses connect with audiences across Northern California.

Together, these teams inform, engage and reflect the communities they serve while creating meaningful opportunities for employees to contribute to the future of media, journalism and marketing.

About Hearst Newspapers

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 30 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes leading digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like LocalEdge and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate and Puzzmo.

We’re investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

Be part of something bigger — Your Headline Awaits.