Crime and Court Reporter – Newsquest (Southampton)
The Vacancy
The Southern Daily Echo is looking for an exceptional journalist to become our court and crime reporter in Southampton.
This is 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 the city’s busy crown court and magistrates’ court.
Our nationwide network of court and crime reporters is among the best-performing journalists in the Newsquest group. This is your chance to join them.
By joining the Echo you will be part of the success of one of the UK’s best-performing newspapers that is also among the fastest growing online.
You will be:
- Confident in getting the best out of the courts and challenging orders when necessary
- 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
The successful applicant for this role needs to be an enthusiastic self-starter who can find stories, make contacts and work well with our hard-working team
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.
Apply now or contact the Echo’s Editor Ben Fishwick via ben.fishwick@dailyecho.co.uk to discuss this opportunity.
The Company
Newsquest is a media company with a difference.
We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust.
As well as dedicated sales teams which provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will consider any adjustments that could help you.
Benefits:
- Contributory pension
- Cycle to work
- 25 days holiday
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts on short breaks & hotels
- Discounted eyecare
- Employee assistance program
- Up to 40% cinema ticket savings
- Family friendly