Join The Northern Echo as a top - class reporter contributing to digital journalism. Engage in investigations and set the agenda with hard - hitting news coverage.
About the role
- Exceptional journalist needed to lead crime and court reporting in Suffolk for East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star. Focus on exclusive investigations, human interest stories, and courtroom news.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- You will be:
- 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.****
Benefits
- **25 days holiday** + bank holidays + **your birthday off**
- **Holiday buy scheme** for extra flexibility
- **Structured career progression** & ongoing training
- **Pension plan**
- **Employee Helpline** counselling and advice
- **Perks & discounts** including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- **Team building days** & annual **volunteer charity day**
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