California State Manager

• Oversee and manage efforts to advance state-level legislative proposals in California aligned with Rebuild Local News priorities.
• Build, coordinate, and sustain broad coalitions at the state level within the media ecosystem and other industries.
• Monitor and respond to legislative and regulatory policies, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, staff, and administrative leadership across the political spectrum.

This role directly supports the revival of local news in California, which is essential for democracy, civic health, and combating corruption, polarization, and misinformation.

• Minimum of 7 years working in advocacy or legislative affairs operations, including leadership roles and some in California.
• Experience working within the California legislative system.
• Experience mobilizing individuals and groups to take action in support of important issues in California.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills, understanding of California's media ecosystem and politics, and excellent written and oral communication.

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Benefits include generous time off, employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and voluntary disability/life insurance and FSAs.

Rebuild Local News develops public policies to strengthen local news and works on state and national levels to pass effective legislation, uniting newsrooms, labor unions, publishers, and civic organizations.