Why Work Here?
The Bakersfield Californian is a locally owned family business, one that puts great emphasis on individual achievement, integrity, community service and accountability. We are dedicated to being the strongest local source of news and information. Everything we do supports this mission from our award winning journalism, our dedication to innovation, our employee development programs to our commitment of service in the community.
Our success is built on a foundation of shared values - we put our customers first, we are honest and ethical, we value initiative and teamwork, we hold ourselves accountable and we are good stewards of our community.
Through the efforts and dedication of our employees, our products and employees have been recognized with several prestigious industry awards in journalism, advertising, innovation and technology.
In 2006 The Bakersfield Californian received the following awards and recognition in the areas of journalism and innovation:
California Newspaper Publisher’s Association – 1st Place, General Excellence
Editor & Publisher – “Ten That Do It Right”
Northwestern University – Investigative Reporting
George F Gruner Award for Public Service Reporting
Digital Edge Award – Best Participatory Website
Knight Batten Award – Innovation in Journalism
1st Place – Special Section (Magazine) – Bakersfield Life
1st Place – Local Automotive Advertising – New Car Showcase
1st Place – Pre-Press Product Design – Applause
2nd Place – Real Estate Section – Saturday Homes
2nd Place – Special Section – Career Connection
2nd Place – Overall Excellence
