Newsweek · 2 days ago

Editor, Crime and Courts

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

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Responsibilities

Commissioning, editing and publishing multiple stories a day across the legal, crime and breaking news beats

Using AI tools to enhance quality and productivity

Meeting tight deadlines

Helping to identify, test and implement new story techniques and formats to enhance reader engagement and understanding of complex legal issues.

Ensuring the quality of the content is of the highest possible standard

Helping to manage a team of reporters

Meeting agreed performance targets for content

Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business

Develop and implement a comprehensive editorial strategy for crime and court reporting, in alignment with the publication's goals and audience interests.

Oversee the identification, research, and development of compelling stories related to crime, legal proceedings, and court cases.

Provide meticulous editing and proofreading of articles to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to journalistic standards and ethics.

Work closely with other editorial teams, including multimedia, and investigative teams, to produce engaging and multifaceted content.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with key sources within the legal and law enforcement communities to ensure access to critical information and insights.

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