We’re looking for a News Writer to join our remote team covering the legal system, courts, and justice-related stories. This is a fully remote role where you’ll work from home, collaborating with reporters and digital teams to break news and tell compelling stories about high-profile legal issues.
What you’ll do:
You’ll report and write daily stories, breaking news, and longer-form projects on topics including the US legal system, courts, civil rights, and policy issues. You’ll pitch story ideas, execute assignments quickly, work across teams to produce content for multiple formats (newsletters, podcasts, web), and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high writing standards. This role offers the energy and challenge of working within a fast-moving newsroom, fully remote.
Skills/background needed:
At least 2 years of editorial or writing experience. Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to frame stories for a digital audience. Experience reporting and writing breaking news on deadline. Ability to collaborate across teams and generate distinctive story ideas. Experience covering legal or justice topics is helpful but not required. A college degree is preferred. You should be comfortable learning new tools and formats as needed.
Contract length: Full-time, permanent
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Location: Remote work worldwide (English speaking preferred)
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