Freelance Crime and Courts Journalist

We're hiring!

Guessing Headlights is looking for a Freelance Crime, Courts & Law Enforcement Journalist with strong news instincts and a knack for uncovering fascinating stories hiding in police reports, court filings, lawsuits, and local news.

We're looking for someone who loves finding stories about:

• Police and law enforcement
• Crime and criminal cases
• Courts, trials and sentencing
• Lawsuits and legal disputes
• Police pursuits, DUIs and unusual traffic cases
• Bodycam, dashcam and surveillance video
• Fraud, scams and alleged schemes
• Unusual arrests and investigations
• Incredible details buried in court filings

The ideal candidate is curious, knows how to follow a story beyond the initial headline, and enjoys digging through primary sources to uncover the details that make a good story great.

Strong reporting, sourcing, and verification skills are important, along with the ability to turn complicated cases into accurate, engaging stories people actually want to read.

We're looking for writers interested in contributing on a regular, ongoing basis and becoming part of our freelance team.

This is a remote 1099 freelance position starting at $25+/hour, depending on experience. Applicants must be based in the United States.

Interested? Email [click apply] with a little about yourself, your journalism experience, availability, and 2–3 relevant writing samples.