Courthouse News Service Reviews

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The pay is not bad, but it isn't very good for metro reporting and getting by without another gig. There are also few opportunities for advancement after a couple of years. Editors are overworked, spread around the country and ask for very quick turnaround on stories without much context. They may need a lot of explanations about different state courts. Stories are expected to be turned in with no work for editors to do, as a result, and getting support is very difficult due to almost no training when you start. Contrary to what they say, you need to be an experienced journalist to work here and enjoy yourself as it is the most self-start reporting job. Finally, editorial is very slow to change and the "stick to the facts" approach can lead to not understanding what POC reporters have to say about outdated or offensive terms. DEI training should be mandatory for upper management at a news outlet specializing in the law.