Police Reporter

Job Description

Police Reporter – The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com

Location: New Orleans, LA

The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, a Pulitzer Prize-winning, locally owned news organization, is seeking a dynamic police reporter to cover one of the nation’s most high-profile crime beats.

About the Role

Crime and policing coverage in New Orleans, one of America’s most culturally rich and complex cities, is a critical part of our newsroom’s mission. We are looking for a journalist with strong investigative instincts, sharp storytelling skills, and a relentless drive to break news while producing deep, enterprise reporting on crime trends, policing policies, and their broader impact on the community.

What You'll Do

• Cover breaking crime news with urgency, accuracy, and depth.
• Develop strong law enforcement and community sources to break exclusive stories.
• Investigate and analyze trends in crime and policing, using public records, social media, and data tools.
• Report on New Orleans Police Department leadership, policies, and internal affairs.
• Explore how policing intersects with race, class, and political power in the city.
• Contribute to multimedia storytelling across digital and print platforms.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for covering crime, policing, or investigative journalism.
• Strong ability to balance breaking news with in-depth enterprise reporting.
• Proficiency in public records requests, online investigative tools, and social media research.
• A relentless, street-level reporter eager to dig beyond press releases and official statements.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• Willingness to work a slightly later weekday shift and on Saturdays.

Why Join Us?

The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com is a fast-growing, multi-platform news organization with a deep commitment to investigative journalism and community storytelling. Our veteran team includes some of the most experienced reporters covering Louisiana, and we’re continuing to expand.

In addition to our New Orleans newsroom, we operate newsrooms in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Lake Charles, giving us one of the most robust regional reporting networks in the state.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) with company match

We Welcome All Applicants

The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our newsroom. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and various clips showing a range of your best work.

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