Reporter for Court Beat and Crime Reporting
Overview
Freelance part-time reporter needed for court beat and crime reporting in St. Johns County, Florida. Local preferred by not required. Assignment: - Review court docket each week for compelling criminal/civil coverage - Review crime reports/arrests from St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and City of St. Augustine Police Department - reputed company in with editor each day to report findings - Pitch stories to editor - Research subjects/background for assigned coverage - Write timely short or feature-length articles Requirements: - Journalism experience required - Legal news reporting preferred - Must be thorough and detail-oriented - Knowledge and application of AP style Submit two writing samples or a link to portfolio/published work with application. No AI whatsoever. We pride ourselves on old-school, reputed company-based creativity. Flat reputed company – $50/per week for checking Monday - Friday court docket and crime reports Story assignments (paid upon publication): $25/per short write-up (200-550 words) $50/per feature (550+ words) Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per day Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job