Writer, lawandcrime.com

We are looking for a talented and passionate writer to join our team remotely. This role is central to the content strategy of LawandCrime.com, the most-read true crime website in the U.S. As part of the broader Law&Crime family, you’ll contribute to a brand that not only leads in online true crime reporting but also powers the Law&Crime Network, a 24/7 source for live trials and legal analysis, and Law&Crime Productions, which creates compelling documentaries and original programming for top networks like Netflix, Hulu, Lifetime, and A+E.

As a dedicated crime and courts journalist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality content that aligns with our editorial standards and coverage priorities. You’ll play a key role in shaping our daily news output, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and engagement across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch, report and write multiple true crime/legal stories daily 
• Ensure we report fully, fairly, and accurately on all stories
• Craft compelling headlines and understand how to package content with compelling visuals & pictures
• Work closely with our network/social teams to ensure we are writing stories that align closely with our overall coverage priorities

Requirements for Success

• 4-5+ years experience as a successful full-time crime or court editor/reporter
• Knowledge, experience, and deep sourcing in the legal/crime field
• A strong knowledge of Associated Press style
• Comfort and experience working in a fast-paced competitive news environment
• Knowledge of how to obtain and read legal documents and derive news content from them
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Experience with analytics & how to drive smart content decisions based on them
• A track record working collaboratively with fellow writers and editors
• The drive to care about being first — but care even more about being accurate
• Comfortable with working 1 weekend day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 401K retirement plan
• Short & Long-term disability 
• Work-life balance with paid time off

$75,000 – $85,000 a year

About Law&Crime

Law&Crime is the leading platform for legal and true crime content, offering a diverse array of programming that includes live trials, legal commentary and analysis, law enforcement footage, and documentary-style crime stories. With a renowned network of lawyers, former prosecutors, and law enforcement officials, Law&Crime provides unparalleled access to key sources and delivers unique insights into the nation’s most high-profile and newsworthy cases. Founded by award-winning ABC News Chief Legal Correspondent Dan Abrams, Law&Crime reaches a vast, multi-platform audience across digital, cable, and social channels. Its YouTube channel alone boasts over 6 million subscribers and has garnered more than 4 billion video views.