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Law Reporter (Senior) – Fixed Term (12 Months)
We are looking for a Law Reporter to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract to contribute to PA’s first-class written coverage of the High Court.
About Us
PA is the UK and Ireland’s trusted national news agency, delivering 24/7 multimedia journalism to every major newsroom across the country. With over 150 years of newsgathering experience, our commitment to fast, fair and accurate reporting was recently recognised when PA Media was named National News Media Organisation of the Year at the Media Freedom Awards 2025.
We sit at the heart of PA Media Group, a diverse portfolio of media and data businesses, including:
- The picture agency Anita Sadowniczyk
- Alamy
- The video platform StreamAMG
Whether it's breaking news, live video, expert analysis, or high-quality visuals, we provide essential content to publishers, broadcasters, and brands.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be part of a team in one of the most high-profile and demanding specialisms at the national news agency. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected news reporting organisation with a reputation for speed and accuracy unmatched.
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You will play a key role in delivering detailed coverage of the High Court, ensuring customers receive fast, accurate, and engaging reporting across digital and print platforms.
All our editorial roles are mapped to clear career pathways, with defined expectations at each level to support your development.
Minimum salary for the role: £36,435 (Senior Reporter job family). Further details can be discussed during recruitment.
Responsibilities
- Produce accurate, fast, impartial, and clearly written content for digital and print platforms, adhering to PA’s core editorial standards
- Write strong leads and provide rapid updates on developing court cases and judgments
- Be confident in making written and verbal legal arguments when challenging reporting restrictions
- Identify and develop stories of national significance arising from hearings and judgments
- Produce detailed background pieces on important legal cases and issues
- Provide additional content and assets, including:
- Social media updates
- Pictures
- Supporting multimedia content
- Work closely with fellow reporters, editors, and specialist correspondents to deliver comprehensive coverage of major stories
- Plan coverage to ensure customers know what cases of significance are coming up
- Support and work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider news operation
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Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
✅ Extensive experience of reporting at agency or daily newspaper level ✅ Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the law and a strong understanding of media law ✅ Minimum 100wpm shorthand ✅ Experience of covering UK court cases (essential) ✅ Experience covering High Court cases (highly desirable) ✅ Experience producing content for digital platforms as well as print (beneficial)
Skills & Attributes
✅ The ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure ✅ NCTJ Senior qualification or equivalent
Benefits
- 5 weeks’ holiday (pro-rated for part-time), plus 8 public holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- 4% company pension contribution
- Wellbeing Day
- Life Assurance
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- BUPA health cash plan
- Learning and Development opportunities
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