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Legal Reporter – Maryland Daily Record/Bridge Tower Media The Maryland Daily Record/Bridge Tower Media
is seeking an experienced, digitally savvy Legal Reporter to primarily focus on appellate court coverage, who can develop strong content for our professional audience. The Daily Record provides its readers with digital first news as well as a daily print edition and a robust social presence.
This is a hybrid role; the team is in the Baltimore office Tuesday and Thursday and works remotely the other days. The role attends Daily Record events as well as key industry events.
Duties + Responsibilities
Analyze legal findings and cases from Maryland and U.S. courts and interview legal professionals to report essential news and information to Maryland's business and legal professionals.
Stay on top of rulings, opinions and cases in the court system and write stories on those of importance.
Develop strong sources and connections in the legal community to strengthen content.
Develop ideas for strong legal news stories, written in unique and engaging ways to increase readership and paid subscribers. Manage your workflow and timeline to ensure the content is delivered on time, complete and accurate.
Research stories and prepare interview questions as required.
Skills + Requirements
2+ years of niche journalism experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of the judicial system, with the vocabulary of the law and with legal concepts
A law degree or previous legal professional experience is a plus
Ability to create connections who are reliable sources and industry experts
Public speaking skills is a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Proficiency with blogging software, such as WordPress, and with basic computer programs – Word, Excel, etc.
Familiarity with industry trends in legal coverage and a commitment to keep abreast of industry trends and practices
Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50 Mbps up/10 Mbps down
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Legal Reporter – Maryland Daily Record/Bridge Tower Media The Maryland Daily Record/Bridge Tower Media
is seeking an experienced, digitally savvy Legal Reporter to primarily focus on appellate court coverage, who can develop strong content for our professional audience. The Daily Record provides its readers with digital first news as well as a daily print edition and a robust social presence.
This is a hybrid role; the team is in the Baltimore office Tuesday and Thursday and works remotely the other days. The role attends Daily Record events as well as key industry events.
Duties + Responsibilities
Analyze legal findings and cases from Maryland and U.S. courts and interview legal professionals to report essential news and information to Maryland's business and legal professionals.
Stay on top of rulings, opinions and cases in the court system and write stories on those of importance.
Develop strong sources and connections in the legal community to strengthen content.
Develop ideas for strong legal news stories, written in unique and engaging ways to increase readership and paid subscribers. Manage your workflow and timeline to ensure the content is delivered on time, complete and accurate.
Research stories and prepare interview questions as required.
Skills + Requirements
2+ years of niche journalism experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of the judicial system, with the vocabulary of the law and with legal concepts
A law degree or previous legal professional experience is a plus
Ability to create connections who are reliable sources and industry experts
Public speaking skills is a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Proficiency with blogging software, such as WordPress, and with basic computer programs – Word, Excel, etc.
Familiarity with industry trends in legal coverage and a commitment to keep abreast of industry trends and practices
Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50 Mbps up/10 Mbps down
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