Hybrid Crime and Court Reporter

at Newsquest Media Group

• Job title: Crime and Court Reporter
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ipswich, United Kingdom

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**