Staff Reporter (New Delhi)
Title Staff Reporter
Company Supreme Court Observer
Location Delhi
Job Type Full Time
Deadline 15 July 2023
Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research.
About the Role
The Staff Reporter is expected to
- Act as SCO’s eyes and ears at the Supreme Court.
- Identify and report on cases which have the potential to significantly impact the development of law or otherwise impact the general public in a timely manner.
- Build and be in regular contact with an extensive network of lawyers and clerks working at the SC.
- Attend hearings for significant cases at the SC for breaking news reporting and producing hearing reports.
- Reporting on cases will include producing case background pages, petition summaries, judgement explainers and Judge profiles, and writing deeply researched analytical pieces.
- Assist with building SCO’s repository of documents.
The role requires the Staff Reporter to be based in New Delhi. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about Indian judiciary and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and must be committed to communicating this to the public at large. They should possess an in-depth knowledge of the working of our justice system and have impeccable reporting skills.
SCO is a small team that functions in a start-up environment, and we are looking for a team player. This is a full-time position. Night, holiday, and weekend work may be required.
Candidates must have an
- Undergraduate degree in Law or Journalism
- 3 to 5 years of experience in legal journalism doing reporting from the Supreme Court
- Ability to write quick and accurate copy in good English, with excellent research skills.
How to Apply
To apply, email careers@scobserver.in, with ‘Application for Staff Reporter’ in the subject of your mail. The application should include your resume, a cover letter naming two references, two writing samples and a statement of purpose. Candidates from marginalised social groups may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in the cover letter.
Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Associate Editor
Title Associate Editor
Company Supreme Court Observer
Location Bangalore
Job Type Full Time
Deadline 15 July 2023
Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research.
About the Role
The Associate Editor (AE) will
- Commission pieces for the SCO and work closely with staff writers and contributors on developing the pitch. Oversee the reporting process, along with editing, copy-editing and fact checking.
- Identify and track cases which have the potential to significantly impact the development of law or otherwise impact the general public.
- Ideate stories and build a bank of stories. Find and recruit new writers.
- Write and edit reports on cases, including petition summaries and explainers on judgments and orders, deeply researched analytical pieces, and judges profiles.
- Develop and implement a communications strategy along with the rest of the team that will direct SCO’s social and digital media presence.
- Assist with other outreach strategies such as organising workshops, seminars, conferences and other events.
The role is based out of SCO’s office at Bangalore. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about the Supreme Court’s work and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and must be committed to communicating this to the public at large. They should possess an in-depth knowledge of the working of the Indian judiciary and have top-notch editing skills.
Candidates must have
- An undergraduate degree in Law or Journalism with a strong academic background. Preferably have a Masters’ degree in either Law or Journalism and 1 to 3 years of experience in legal journalism.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Ability to deconstruct complex legal materials and developments and communicate them to the wider public through accessible and attractive prose.
How to Apply
To apply, email careers@scobserver.in, with ‘Application for Associate Editor’ in the subject of your mail. Application should include your resume, a cover letter naming two references, two writing samples and a statement of purpose. Candidates from marginalised social groups may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in the cover letter.
Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Internship Programme
Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research.
About the Programme
Our full-time in-person internship programme gives recent graduates and students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in legal research and journalism and conducting logistical and administrative tasks. The programme is designed to provide interns with opportunities for learning and developing their skills in writing, research, and reportage.
The intern will assist in the production of content for the website and in collecting and processing data on the Court. Interns will also be required to assist with social media dissemination, administrative work as well.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about Indian judiciary and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and must be committed to communicating this to the public at large.
Final year students and recent graduates in Law / Journalism are encouraged to apply.
We expect a 3-months commitment from the interns and call for applications on a rolling basis. The minimum duration of the internship is one month. Interns will be working physically at our office in Bangalore, and will be paid a stipend.
How to Apply
Write to careers@scobserver.in with a CV, a cover letter and two writing samples.
Title Social Media Editor
Company Supreme Court Observer
Location Bangalore
Job Type Full Time
Deadline 15 July 2023
Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research.
About the Role
The Social Media Editor will
The role is based out of SCO’s office in Bangalore. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Candidates with experience in journalism are preferred. Knowledge of design and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a bonus.
Applicants should be familiar with social-media platforms and analytical tools such as Google Analytics, Tweetdeck, Facebook Creator Studio and HootSuite.
Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about the Supreme Court’s work and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and committed to communicating this to the public at large. They should exhibit sound editorial judgement while also possessing a keen design eye.
How to Apply
To apply, email careers@scobserver.in, with ‘Application for Social Media Editor’ in the subject of your mail. Application should include your resume, a cover letter naming two references, along with a critique (in not more than 250 words) on the current social-media strategy, with recommendations on how to improve it. Candidates from marginalised social groups may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in the cover letter.
Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.