The Orlando Sentinel is seeking a journalist to cover criminal justice in Central Florida as a member of our Justice & Safety team. The candidate selected will serve as the newsroom’s lead reporter on coverage of the judicial system and high-profile prosecutions, but will also cover topics across the spectrum of criminal justice and public safety, including police misconduct, use of force, first responder funding and more. The ideal candidate will have experience covering criminal justice issues, obtaining public records and developing trustworthy sources. The Sentinel is in a competitive media market, so candidates must have comfort reporting and writing quickly under deadline conditions, while also showing an aptitude to delve deeper and produce watchdog reporting that illuminates the impact of the criminal justice system on people in our community. The Justice & Safety team, which is part of the Sentinel’s Local News division, prioritizes communication and collaboration to respond to breaking news and major controversies, so working well with others is a must. This is a full-time position with paid time off and benefits. The person chosen will work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, covering general assignment breaking news on Saturdays. Though most Sentinel journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Central Florida.