USA TODAY/ usatoday.com is seeking an experienced reporter to cover the Department of Justice beat, from the investigations of Donald Trump and Hunter Biden to a wide array of stories on high-profile federal investigations.
The best candidate is someone who excels at source building and has a track record of delivering scoops and exclusives.
You love being at the center of a big story and can pivot between breaking stories and enterprise.
You have sharp news judgment and can help us grow our audience through great reporting and concise, engaging writing. You can also write quickly under deadline.
We are seeking someone with experience covering trials and combing through court documents.
Experience covering a major federal agency is also a plus.
Our next hire will be a can-do team player, who is passionate about the work and can quickly develop great story ideas essential to our audience.
Responsibilities:
- Create content about criminal justice issues that inform and engage key audiences and platforms
- Provide thoughtful, in-depth reporting of complex issues
- Build a network of sources on DOJ matters
- Collaborate with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e., photos, videos, and graphics)
- Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand
- Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions
- Perform other duties as necessary
Qualifications:
- We are seeking someone with experience covering trials and combing through court documents
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ reporting/newsroom experience
- Prior experience covering the criminal justice beat is a significant advantage
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong news judgment, the ability to file accurate, concise, and clean copy on tight deadlines, and to build on breaking news with smart short- and long-term enterprise ideas
- A mindset of curiosity, growth and change, and a willingness to try, be wrong, and learn from setbacks
- A flair for lively, conversation writing and engaging headlines
- Experience generating quick-turn news stories, thoughtful enterprise, and in-depth projects
- An interest in new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and alternate story forms
- Flexibility to work night and weekend shifts as needed
- A collaborative approach and strong communication skills
- Understanding of – or eagerness to learn about – audience analytics and how they can help inform content decisions
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law
Salary: Minimum Salary: $72,000. The hourly rate for this role will range between $34.62 and $50.87.
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