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Courts & Justice Reporter: Investigative Journalist in MS

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

14 September 2026

Mississippi Today, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom, seeks a Courts and Justice Reporter to expand coverage of the state judicial system. The role emphasizes in-depth, accountability-driven reporting on how court decisions affect communities, with collaboration across the newsroom. The reporter will cover state and federal courts, conduct in-depth interviews, file public records requests, and analyze data to tell impactful stories. #J-18808-Ljbffr