The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is seeking a staff attorney to enhance its capacity to address legal challenges to press freedom and ensure journalists nationwide have access to pro bono legal resources. The Staff Attorney will offer direct legal services, representing the Reporters Committee, news organizations, and journalists in litigation concerning newsgathering and First Amendment rights. The Staff Attorney will contribute to amicus and pre-publication practices and conduct trainings for journalists.
If you thrive on fast decisions, clear thinking and the thrill of helping great stories see the light of day, you’ll feel at home here. We’re looking for a Legal Advisor to provide trusted pre‑publication guidance across all Reach titles, so our journalism is accurate, courageous and fully compliant. You’ll sit within our Editorial Legal Services team, reporting to the Director of Editorial Legal Services and you’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with editors, reporters, picture and video desks in a truly 24/7 publishing environment, including some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays when required.