Courts Reporter

The Courts Reporter will cover stories and breaking news by cultivating diverse sources and help build diverse audiences, working closely with editors to monitor metrics and apply the data to help inform coverage as we serve our loyal subscribers, seek new subscribers and strive to better understand key audiences and topics. The beat encompasses Suffolk-based courts, both state and federal, and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. Beat coverage includes court cases of major community interest and impact, the DA's work and public safety issues that arise in state and federal courts. This reporter also is responsible for daily and weekend enterprise.
Essential Duties & Functions
Find “Cover” stories and report on breaking news in relation to the assignment/beat.
Use social media to find sources and stories to supplement our reporting and to communicate about the topic areas they cover.
Alternative storytelling and visual storytelling — collaborating with our teams, including on Newsday TV coverage — are key growth areas, and reporters need to continue to develop skills in these areas.