Reporter

Permanent
Full time
35 hours per week
Up to £32,000
Hybrid - home based and Birmingham
Communications

What’s in it for you:
• Work for the most widely read legal publication across the UK
• Join a dynamic team who are passionate about the issues they report on
• Showcase your ability to investigate and report on current developments affecting the rule of law, legal business and access to justice both at home and abroad

The role:
As a reporter for the Law Society Gazette, you will write engaging content for both the magazine and website. As an experienced reporter, you will have the ability to research, analyse and draft copy to strict deadlines, often working out of hours in order to capture breaking news stories as they happen. You will attend conferences, both domestic and international therefore flexibility is essential. This is a wonderful opportunity for a reporter who has an interest in the legal sector to cover issues that lawyers want to hear about!

What we’re looking for:
• Strong writing skills with a highly investigative mind
• Experience within a similar role
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills

To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.

We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
News Reporter, Law Society Gazette JD - March 2019.pdf – 90KB
Vacancy closing date: 31/03/2019, 23:55
The Law Society is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This opportunity is closed to applicants.