Legal Sector Coverage Role
We are seeking a Legal Affairs Reporter to lead our coverage of the legal sector, focusing on key firms and personalities. The ideal candidate will have a strong network of contacts throughout the legal sector and excellent writing skills across various formats.
Job Responsibilities
1. Break news on big firms, including financial performance, strategic/personnel changes, legal policy issues, and misconduct.
2. Cover the broader professional services sector, including accounting and consulting, as required.
3. Work with various story formats, from live blogs to long-form features and newsletters.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a journalist is essential.
* Legal training, experience, and/or contacts would be an advantage.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills are required, along with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
* Strong writing skills across various formats, including news and features, are necessary.
* Experience working as a team player, preferably within a newsroom environment, is desirable.
* Experience in digital article production, including headline writing and image selection, or a willingness to learn, is required.
Benefits
* We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
* You will have access to our Employee Exclusives program, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
* You will receive a digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
* You will get an annual gift voucher for a Stan subscription.