Public Safety Reporter

San Antonio Report; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The San Antonio Report is seeking a versatile public safety reporter to cover major crimes, public health concerns, and the criminal justice system in Bexar County. You will tell nuanced stories about policing and safety, going beyond press releases while cultivating sources in city and county agencies.

We expect strong reporting, the ability to source public records, and clear, accurate writing under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in breaking news, with coverage of law enforcement, courts or criminal justice preferred.
• Understanding of public records and the ability to source documents to aid reporting.
• Ability to write clearly and accurately on tight deadlines while pursuing enterprise storytelling.
• Willingness to work with editors to shape compelling stories for readers; Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Cover major crimes, public health concerns, and the criminal justice system in Bexar County.
• Explain policing and public safety issues with nuance beyond press releases.
• Cultivate sources in city and county departments, speak with officials, victims, and those charged with crimes.
• Meet tight deadlines while developing long-form, enterprise projects.

Connaissances

Strong reporting

Public records research

Long-form reporting

Clear writing

Collaboration with editors

Schedule flexibility

Spanish proficiency

Description du poste

The San Antonio Report (SAR), a digital news brand of Texas Public Radio (TPR), is seeking a versatile and enterprising reporter to cover the public safety beat.

Responsibilities

This beat includes coverage of major crimes, emerging public health concerns and the criminal justice system. Our public safety reporter focuses on the structures of policing and public safety in Bexar County — making sense of trends and major public safety concerns as well as governmental policy changes, investments and priorities.

We are looking for a reporter who can recognize nuance in crime coverage while going beyond the press release and one-off happenings to tell bigger stories about public safety in San Antonio that our readers want and need to know. This reporter will need to be comfortable cultivating sources within city and county departments, talking to government officials, crime victims and those who are accused of crimes.

Skill & Experience Requirements

• Strong reporting skills, with specific experience covering breaking news, law enforcement, courts and criminal justice preferred.
• An understanding of documents that are public record and the ability to source documents and research to aid in reporting.
• Proven ability to write well-organized, accurate copy on tight deadlines while also conceiving and pursuing long-term projects or stories.
• Strong writing skills with proven ability to explain San Antonio’s unique challenges as it relates to public safety.
• Willingness to work closely with editors and other colleagues in shaping the best stories for our audience.
• Schedule flexibility (some nights, weekend work)
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.