Senior Courts and Crime Reporter

About the role

This is a full-time, remote-based position in San Francisco, CA for a Senior Courts & Crime Reporter.

Perks

• Be part of a historic West Coast expansion for a nationally recognized media brand.
• Lead high-impact coverage on one of the most closely watched beats in the country.
• Opportunity to break exclusive, agenda-setting stories with national reach.
• Work across digital, social, mobile, video, and print platforms.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, retirement, transportation, and wellness benefits.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience reporting in a fast-paced digital or print newsroom.
• Exceptional news judgment with the ability to identify exclusive and high-impact story angles.
• Proven ability to report and write accurately under tight deadlines while juggling multiple stories.
• Experience covering major metro areas, ideally including courts, crime, public safety, or general assignment.
• Strong sourcing skills with a relentless approach to newsgathering.
• Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media and SEO best practices.
• Familiarity with court filings, public records, and legal documents.
• On-camera experience strongly preferred; comfort presenting stories on video and social platforms.
• Spanish or additional language fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage of breaking and exclusive courts, crime, and public safety stories across the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Deliver fast, accurate, and authoritative reporting that drives audience engagement.
• Write clean, compelling copy aligned with the New York Post and California Post voice and style.
• Identify stories with national relevance, viral potential, or exclusive angles.
• Develop and maintain sources across law enforcement, courts, emergency services, and local communities.
• Monitor court filings, public records, and social media for breaking news and scoops.
• Collaborate closely with editors and fellow reporters to ensure coordinated, comprehensive coverage.
• File real-time updates across web, social, mobile, and video platforms.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic accuracy, fairness, and integrity.