Remote Courts & Crime Reporter: Bay Area Breaking News

News Corp

San Francisco (CA)

À distance

USD 90 000 - 125 000

Plein temps

Il y a 11 jours

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Résumé du poste

News Corp's California Post team in San Francisco is seeking a driven General Assignment Reporter (Courts & Crime Focus) to cover breaking news with a sharp focus on courts, crime, and public safety. This role reports to the Deputy News Editor and requires a high-velocity reporting style across urgent spots, trials, and developing regional stories.

Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, you will move quickly from urgent spot news to high-profile trials, turning fast-moving events into clear,

Qualifications

Several years of experience reporting for a fast-paced digital or print newsroom.
Superior news judgment with the ability to write fast, clean, and compelling copy on tight deadlines.
Solid understanding of legal documents, court filings, and police operations.
A relentless approach to newsgathering and building trusted sources in public safety and municipal agencies.
Proficiency with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), SEO best practices, and social media distribution tools.
Comfort presenting short-form video updates or discussing stories on camera for digital platforms.
A desire to be first and best on major breaking stories while maintaining high journalistic integrity.

Responsabilités

Cover real-time general assignment and breaking news across the San Francisco Bay Area with speed, accuracy, and urgency for the California Post.
Anchor coverage on major criminal and civil court cases, law enforcement accountability, and public safety issues in the region.
Pivot between broad general assignment reporting, spot news, public safety incidents, and regional enterprise assignments as stories unfold.
Spot local stories with viral potential or national resonance and deliver exclusive angles before the competition.
Cultivate strong relationships across law enforcement, legal communities, municipal agencies, emergency services, and local neighborhoods.
File rapid updates across web, mobile, social media, and video platforms, continuously updating developing stories in real time.
Actively monitor police blotters, court filings, public records, and social feeds to spot scoops and emerging trends.
Travel regularly across the Bay Area to cover breaking news scenes, courthouses, hearings, trials, and major verdict announcements in person.