Crime Reporter, US
About The Position
The Daily Mail is seeking an experienced multimedia journalist with a passion for crime, courts, and investigative reporting to join its growing team in New York. The successful candidate will be an accomplished reporter and storyteller, capable of producing compelling, high-quality features, moving quickly on breaking news, covering major criminal trials, and delivering agenda-setting exclusives and scoops. The role requires a strong understanding of crime and the U.S. legal system, excellent reporting and writing skills, and the ability to work across multiple platforms, including appearing on camera for social channels, contributing to video projects, and participating in or hosting podcast recordings. The role will also involve editing, producing, and helping shape content for the global Crime Desk newsletter. The successful candidate will also help oversee the Crime Desk when the U.S. Crime Editor is away, including assigning stories, helping manage the desk's daily output, and managing the newsletter. The role is primarily office-based, and the successful candidate will be expected to work from the New York newsroom five days a week.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a journalist or reporter, with significant experience covering crime, courts, investigations, or related subjects.
- Strong portfolio of high-quality crime reporting and exclusive journalism.
- Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news quickly and accurately.
- Experience covering criminal trials, court hearings, or major legal proceedings.
- Excellent writing, reporting, interviewing, and research skills.
- Strong understanding of the U.S. criminal justice system and court processes.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain reliable sources and contacts.
- Experience pitching and developing original story ideas and longer-term projects.
- Demonstrated editing experience and the ability to help shape and improve other journalists' work.
- Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories and exclusives.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to appear on camera and contribute to video and social content.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with podcasts, audio production, newsletters, or multimedia storytelling is advantageous.
- Experience working across digital publishing platforms and social media is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality features, exclusives, and interviews on U.S. crime stories, including cold cases.
- Report on live criminal trials, court hearings, and other significant legal proceedings, including breaking news.
- Identify and develop agenda-setting crime stories, exclusive reporting opportunities, and investigative projects.
- Pitch both short-term and long-term story ideas to the Crime Correspondent / Crime Desk Editor.
- Conduct thorough research, interviews, records checks, and source development to produce accurate and compelling journalism.
- Assist the Crime Correspondent / Crime Desk Editor with the weekly Crime Desk newsletter, including promotional stories, expert Q&As, original reporting, and newsletter copy.
- Help edit, produce, and shape content for the Crime Desk newsletter and ensure a consistently high editorial standard.
- Deputize for the Crime Correspondent / Crime Desk Editor when they are away on assignments, including helping run the Crime Desk newsletter and homepage.
- Help manage the Crime Desk's daily output, assigning stories and coordinating coverage when required.
- Respond quickly and accurately to breaking crime news and developing stories.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, attorneys, court officials, experts, sources, and other relevant contacts.
- Contribute to video projects and appear on camera for Daily Mail's social channels when required.
- Participate in or host podcast recordings and contribute to audio storytelling.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S. and wider Daily Mail editorial teams.
- Help identify emerging crime stories, trends, cases, and characters that can drive audience engagement across platforms.
- Ensure all reporting meets Daily Mail's editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, legal awareness, and quality.
- Work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and journalistic standards.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
- Generous paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
