Criminal justice lawyer job description

You will be expected to produce at least 4 to 5 stories a week and one enterprise piece every month. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, but will vary depending on news needs.

Responsibilities:

• Write stories on tight deadlines that are complete, fair and provide context for readers.

• Produce fast-moving, highly readable stories while also working on in-depth, topical stories.

• Use data and research to inform reporting.

• Request and track public records and use and develop databases for revelatory reporting.

• Use social media platforms both as a news-gathering tool and as a way to push the news out quickly and build our audience, as well as your own brand.

• Use SEO smartly and strategically.

• Understand and use audience metrics to help increase readership.

• Shoot photos and video when needed.

• Meet departmental goals: Help formulate goals and actively seek to meet them.

• Participate in training sessions offered and seek out learning opportunities to keep skills updated in a continuously evolving industry.

• Work collaboratively with co-workers.

Education:

• College degree, preferably in journalism or communications.

• A minimum of 2 years news writing experience.

Skills:

• Strong news judgment and knowledge of libel laws and journalistic ethics.

• Command of grammar, spelling, AP style, as well as skills in story organization and clear writing.

• An intuitive sense of what's important and interesting to audiences on all platforms.

• A deep curiosity and high energy, and an ability to develop a variety of sources.

• The ability to write quickly, accurately and engagingly on a wide variety of topics.

• A commitment to diverse coverage through community engagement and source building.

• A collaborative work ethic and the ability to communicate easily with people around the office and across the company.

• Proficient knowledge of technology including content management systems and storytelling tools.

• Ability to quickly and accurately research and verify the authenticity of information, sources, photos and video.

• Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

• Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver's license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).