Justice Reporter

Colorado's largest news organization - Clarity Media Group -- is seeking a talented and tenacious multimedia reporter to join its team as a public safety and lead courts reporter in Colorado Springs. The Gazette is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and has multiple digital and print products. Versatility is the key attribute for the successful candidate. We're looking for top-notch enterprise and deep dives from this reporter along with the ability to report in real time from the courthouse and elsewhere in the region.This job will require a range of hours, including nights and weekends.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Break news on a competitive beat. Quickly, clearly and accurately report breaking news as it happens.Build a range of public safety and legal sources throughout the region.Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with other Clarity Media staff - reporters, visual journalists, digital producers, designers and editors - to ensure growth of audiences and to increase loyalty and improve engagement. As the lead (but not only) reporter covering courts, responsible for maintaining a schedule of ongoing prominent cases and upcoming hearings. Develop and maintain good relations with the local community.Convey news and tell stories using multiple tools-including writing, social media, photos and video. Podcasting experience a plus. Write analytically for readers looking for a deeper dive into criminal justice and other legal issues, while also sharing stories of human impact and toll.Spot local trends in the courts and legal community. Take national topics and relate them on local level. Offer story ideas but also take assignments. Be present on social media. Use it as a tool to build audience, extend the brand and to post breaking news.Stay abreast of all major news in the region, particularly related to your beat.Use rich media to enhance storytelling to engage readers.Fill assignment shifts and other duties as assigned. Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements:Bachelor's Degree.Minimum of 2 years of professional news experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. Ability to work with all types and act as a liaison between departments.Must be able to communicate clearly and deal effectively/politely with the staff they supervise, colleagues, contractors, the general public.Excellent problem-solving ability and decision-making skills.Ability to analyze and interpret complex documents.Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries/complaints.Ability to communicate persuasively with newsroom staff.Deal well under pressure and deadlines.Able to react to change productively.Must have strong journalism ethics.Must be organized and detail oriented.Excellent computer and internet skills.Ability to use text-editing programs including Microsoft Office.Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Created: 2026-04-02