We are looking for a talented and passionate writer to join our team remotely. This role is central to the content strategy of LawandCrime.com , the most-read true crime website in the U.S. As part of the broader Law&Crime family, you’ll contribute to a brand that not only leads in online true crime reporting but also powers the Law&Crime Network, a 24/7 source for live trials and legal analysis, and Law&Crime Productions, which creates compelling documentaries and original programming for top networks like Netflix, Hulu, Lifetime, and A+E.
As a dedicated crime and courts journalist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality content that aligns with our editorial standards and coverage priorities. You’ll play a key role in shaping our daily news output, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and engagement across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Pitch, report and write multiple true crime/legal stories daily
Ensure we report fully, fairly, and accurately on all stories
Craft compelling headlines and understand how to package content with compelling visuals & pictures
Work closely with our network/social teams to ensure we are writing stories that align closely with our overall coverage priorities
Requirements For Success
4-5+ years experience as a successful full-time crime or court editor/reporter
Knowledge, experience, and deep sourcing in the legal/crime field
A strong knowledge of Associated Press style
Comfort and experience working in a fast-paced competitive news environment
Knowledge of how to obtain and read legal documents and derive news content from them
Familiarity with Wordpress
Experience with analytics & how to drive smart content decisions based on them
A track record working collaboratively with fellow writers and editors
The drive to care about being first — but care even more about being accurate
Comfortable with working 1 weekend day
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
401K retirement plan
Short & Long-term disability
Work-life balance with paid time off
About Law&Crime
Law&Crime is the leading platform for legal and true crime content, offering a diverse array of programming that includes live trials, legal commentary and analysis, law enforcement footage, and documentary-style crime stories. With a renowned network of lawyers, former prosecutors, and law enforcement officials, Law&Crime provides unparalleled access to key sources and delivers unique insights into the nation’s most high-profile and newsworthy cases. Founded by award-winning ABC News Chief Legal Correspondent Dan Abrams, Law&Crime reaches a vast, multi-platform audience across digital, cable, and social channels. Its YouTube channel alone boasts over 6 million subscribers and has garnered more than 4 billion video views.
Since joining the Jellysmack portfolio of brands in 2023, Law&Crime has expanded its reach even further, becoming available on basic cable packages and leading streaming services, including YouTube TV, Peacock, Xfinity, Verizon, and Samsung TV Plus, among many others. Law&Crime remains committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity, providing fact-based storytelling that reflects its deep expertise in the legal and criminal justice world.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Public Relations, Writing/Editing, and Legal
Industries
Technology, Information and Media and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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