Crime Investigative Journalist
We are seeking a highly skilled Crime Investigative Journalist to deliver exceptional journalism across platforms.
The successful applicant will have a strong journalistic background and a proven track record of breaking news in the crime field.
They will be responsible for creating engaging, high-quality content, generating story ideas, maintaining a network of contacts, and preparing accurate reports for publication.
The ideal candidate will have excellent news judgement, knowledge of current affairs, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Additional responsibilities include ensuring the highest standard of accuracy, ethics, and editorial quality, and meeting agreed audience benchmarks and deadlines.
* Deliver unique, high-quality journalism across platforms.
* Generate innovative story ideas for daily and weekly news cycles.
* Maintain an extensive network of contacts/sources.
* Prepare clear, accurate, balanced, well-written, and well-researched reports that conform to style for publication across platforms.
This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a commitment to excellence and a passion for storytelling.
Key Qualifications:
* Strong journalistic background.
* Good range of contacts in the crime area.
* First-rate news judgement.
* Proven ability to identify, articulate, and develop quality stories in the crime field.