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The East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star are looking for an exceptional journalist to lead crime and court reporting in Suffolk. One of the most important roles in the newsroom, we want much more than someone who sits in court – we are looking for exclusive investigations, backgrounders, human interest stories and well-crafted news pieces around the big crime issues of the day, alongside the very best of what’s happening in our courtrooms. Our nationwide network of court and crime reporters are some of the best-performing journalists in the Newsquest group. This is your chance to join them.
Job Responsibility:
Regularly attend crown and magistrates’ courts as well as inquests
Find stories, make contacts and fit in with our hard-working team, writing across print, web and social media
Lead crime and court reporting in Suffolk
Produce exclusive investigations, backgrounders, human interest stories and well-crafted news pieces around the big crime issues of the day, alongside the very best of what’s happening in our courtrooms
Requirements:
Confident in getting the best out of the courts and challenging them, when necessary, with orders and picture requests
An experienced qualified reporter with a strong background in court coverage
Brimming with ideas on how to tackle the remit and get the most out of it digitally
Versatile, and as eager to cover a first appearance at magistrates’ court or join police on a raid as you are providing live coverage of a major crown court trial
Fully across what digital readers want from court and crime coverage
Clued up on the law and comfortable dealing with people outside of court
Excellent at developing relationships with key contacts to improve coverage
Applicants should be fully NCTJ qualified – including 100wpm shorthand – and have experience covering the criminal courts
Candidates must also hold a full, UK driving licence
Monthly weekend shifts will be required as part of a rota
What we offer:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off