The Maryland Daily Record/Bridge Tower Media is seeking an experienced, digitally savvy Legal Reporter to primarily focus on appellate court coverage, who can develop strong content for our professional audience. The Daily Record provides its readers with digital first news as well as a daily print edition and a robust social presence.

This is a hybrid role, the team is in the Baltimore office Tuesday and Thursday and works remotely the other days. The role attends Daily Record events as well as key industry events.

Duties + Responsibilities:

• Ability to analyze legal findings and cases from Maryland and U.S. courts and interview legal professionals to report essential news and information to Maryland's business and legal professionals.
• Ability to stay on top of rulings, opinions and cases in the court system and write stories on those of importance.
• Develop strong sources and connections in the legal community to strengthen content.
• Develop ideas for strong legal news stories, written in unique and engaging ways to increase readership and paid subscribers. Manage your workflow and timeline to ensure the content is delivered on time, complete and accurate.
• Research stories and prepare interview questions as required.

Skills + Requirements:

• 2+ years of niche journalism experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the judicial system, with the vocabulary of the law and with legal concepts.
• A law degree or previous legal professional experience is a plus.
• Ability to create connections who are reliable sources and industry experts.
• Public speaking skills is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with blogging software, such as WordPress, and with basic computer programs – Word, Excel, etc.
• Familiarity with industry trends in legal coverage and a commitment to keep abreast of industry trends and practices.
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down

What does BridgeTower Media offer?

• A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
• Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours**
• Over 10 holidays paid
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs
  

**As long as business needs are met*

Who is BridgeTower Media?
BridgeTower Media is a leading business intelligence, marketing and event platform providing authoritative content and expert analysis through its 40+ B2B media and research brands. More than 4.4 million business decision-makers rely on BridgeTower Media for timely information and expert insights to grow their businesses. These deep and trusted first-party customer relationships power tailored insights for business executives and precision audience targeting for omnichannel marketing solutions. BridgeTower Media also celebrates professional and organizational success through 200+ events and its Best Companies Group. BridgeTower Media is a Transom Capital portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.bridgetowermedia.com.

BridgeTower Media and all subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.