Public Safety Reporter Tucson

Public Safety Reporter The Arizona Daily Star is seeking a diligent watchdog reporter to lead coverage of crime and public safety across the Tucson area. The ideal candidate will take a multi-media approach to public safety reporting using social media photos and video along with strong writing to explain how public safety affects Tucsonans. This high-impact fast-paced beat requires a journalist who can break news follow up spot trends and examine policy decisions and Responsibilities Report on breaking news involving crime and public safety matters as well as law enforcement and emergency responseIdentify and report on trends in crime policing and public safety dataAccountability reporting on local law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice systemReport on community-based safety issues including violence prevention and mental health response the impact of public safety policies on neighborhoods and vulnerable populationsShoot and edit your own photos video and audio in the fieldKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesSelf-starter who can generate strong story ideas and move quickly on breaking news for print and digital audiencesA digital-first mindset including using social media photos and video to source information and engage audiencesAbility to shoot and edit your own photos video and audio in the fieldSharp news judgment and a clear understanding of what drives audience interestStrong interviewing writing and fact-checking skillsAbility to translate complex data legal processes and policy into clear accurate and compelling storiesAbility to anticipate what readers will want to know and utilize all available resources to provide that information in a timely mannerExperience (or strong interest) in public safety courts or investigative reportingA collaborative approach to working across the newsroomEducation & ExperienceBachelors degree in journalism or related field At the Arizona Daily Star youll cover a beat that directly affects daily life in Tucson. Youll be part of a newsroom that values accountability urgency and community youre driven to report stories that matter and bring clarity to complex issues we want to hear from with your resume cover letter and 3-5 clips demonstrating your reporting and storytelling skills.