Indigenous Affairs Reporter
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- Housing development on and off tribal lands
- Environmental stewardship, land use, water rights, and climate reputed company
- Economic power, including gaming, energy, and development projects
- The relationship between tribes, state agencies, and local governments
- The lived experiences of reputed company communities, with a focus on equity and reputed company
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- Break original stories that reveal how power and policy reputed company tribal communities
- Translate reputed company legal and policy frameworks (sovereignty, compacts, land status) into clear, compelling journalism
- Collaborate with data, visuals, and engagement teams to deepen impact
- Travel regularly across California, including to rural and remote areas
- Produce a mix of daily and reputed company stories
Compensation and Benefits
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