Company Supreme Court Observer Location Delhi Job Type Full-Time, In-person Deadline 15 July 2025 Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research. About the role The Court Reporter will be SCO’s eyes and ears at the Supreme Court of India. They will identify cases which have the potential to significantly impact the development of law or otherwise impact the general public. To do this, the Court Reporter is expected to build and be in regular contact with an extensive network of lawyers and clerks working at the top court. The Court Reporter will attend regular hearings for significant cases at the SC. They will write and communicate reports of hearings, case background pages, petition summaries, and plain English explanations of judgments and key orders. The Court Reporter will maintain and grow SCO’s repository of documents in tracked cases as well. The Court Reporter will regularly produce content for the Analysis section including sharp, concise and accessible analytical pieces, quantitative analysis of the Court and podcasts on important judgments. The Reporter will additionally write material for other sections of the website such as Supreme Court judge profiles and plain language guides to Court procedure. The role requires the Court Reporter to be based in New Delhi. Requirements Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about the Supreme Court’s work and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and committed to communicating this to the public at large. Candidates must have an Undergraduate degree in Law with a strong academic background. Excellent research and writing skills. Ability to deconstruct complex legal materials and developments and communicate them to the wider public through accessible and attractive prose. Masters’ degree in either Law or Journalism (Preferred). 1 to 3 years of experience in legal journalism or publishing (Preferred). Enrolment or eligibility to enrol at a State Bar Council (for applicants with undergraduate degree in Law). How to apply To apply, write to [email protected] , with ‘Application for Court Reporter 2025’ in the subject of your mail. Application should include your resume, a cover letter naming two references, two writing samples and a statement of purpose. Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Company Supreme Court Observer Location Delhi Job Type Full-Time, In-person Deadline 15 July 2025 Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research. About the role The Court Reporter will be SCO’s eyes and ears at the Supreme Court of India. They will identify cases which have the potential to significantly impact the development of law or otherwise impact the general public. To do this, the Court Reporter is expected to build and be in regular contact with an extensive network of lawyers and clerks working at the top court. The Court Reporter will attend regular hearings for significant cases at the SC. They will write and communicate reports of hearings, case background pages, petition summaries, and plain English explanations of judgments and key orders. The Court Reporter will maintain and grow SCO’s repository of documents in tracked cases as well. The Court Reporter will regularly produce content for the Analysis section including sharp, concise and accessible analytical pieces, quantitative analysis of the Court and podcasts on important judgments. The Reporter will additionally write material for other sections of the website such as Supreme Court judge profiles and plain language guides to Court procedure. The role requires the Court Reporter to be based in New Delhi. Requirements Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about the Supreme Court’s work and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and committed to communicating this to the public at large. Candidates must have an Undergraduate degree in Law with a strong academic background. Excellent research and writing skills. Ability to deconstruct complex legal materials and developments and communicate them to the wider public through accessible and attractive prose. Masters’ degree in either Law or Journalism (Preferred). 1 to 3 years of experience in legal journalism or publishing (Preferred). Enrolment or eligibility to enrol at a State Bar Council (for applicants with undergraduate degree in Law). How to apply To apply, write to careers@scobserver.in, with ‘Application for Court Reporter 2025’ in the subject of your mail. Application should include your resume, a cover letter naming two references, two writing samples and a statement of purpose. Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Company Supreme Court Observer Location Bangalore Job Type Full Time or part time Deadline 20 September 2025 Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research. About the role The Social Media Editor will create a clear and unique social media voice for SCO. They will develop strategies to build an engaging and interactive social media presence. This includes planning, editing, and scheduling content for platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify and others, while also working with the editorial team to create exclusive content for these channels. The editor will also write and edit newsletters, ensuring they are delivered on time. They will edit multimedia reports and photographs, and design templates for social media posts. The Social Media Editor will also track analytics and study the impact of social media dissemination on a monthly basis and develop strategies based on the readings. They will also engage with users or members. Working with the editorial team, the Social Media Editor will develop and execute strategies to increase website readership, boost social media and newsletter engagement, and grow the subscriber base using both new and older content. Additionally, the editor will design visuals and infographics to accompany articles and reports published by the SCO team and engage with comments and feedback from readers and subscribers. They will also coordinate video and podcast recordings, edit videos and where applicable, coordinate with external video editors and other vendors. Requirements Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about the Supreme Court’s work and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and committed to communicating this to the public at large. They should exhibit sound editorial judgement while also possessing a keen design eye. We are open to accepting applications from candidates with diverse academic backgrounds. Candidates with experience in social media dissemination and communications are preferred. They must be familiar with using prominent design and editing software; with the operations of social-media platforms and must have a working knowledge of social media and website analytical tools. How to apply To apply, email [email protected] , with ‘Application for Social Media Editor 2025’ in the subject of your mail. Application should include your resume, a cover letter naming two references, along with a critique (in not more than 250 words) on the current social-media strategy, with recommendations on how to improve it. Candidates from marginalised social groups may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in the cover letter. Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The role is based out of SCO’s office in Bangalore. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are encouraged to apply.
Company Supreme Court Observer Location Bangalore Job Type Full-Time, In-person Deadline 20 September 2025 Supreme Court Observer (SCO) is one of India’s leading legal journalism websites that produces high quality reports and analyses of the Indian judiciary. We track important cases, access and share legal documents, produce daily reports of court proceedings and analyse key decisions of the Indian judiciary into a highly informative but easy read. Our aim is to enable common citizens to develop an understanding of the role of the judiciary in Indian public life, through fast-paced reporting and rigorous research. About the role The Assistant Editor will play a central role in shaping SCO’s editorial output. They will identify and track cases that have the potential to influence the development of law or significantly impact the public. They will commission pieces, collaborate with staff writers and contributors on pitches, and oversee reporting—from editing and copy-editing to fact-checking. The Assistant Editor will ideate with writers to develop new stories and areas of research, while also writing and editing daily hearing reports, case summaries, and explainers on judgments. They will edit in-depth analytical pieces, judge profiles, video scripts, and other daily outputs from the team. Working with the Social Media Editor, the Assistant Editor will also contribute to developing and implementing SCO’s communications strategy across digital platforms. The Assistant Editor will further support SCO’s outreach initiatives, including workshops, seminars, conferences, and other events. Requirements Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about the Supreme Court’s work and its role in India’s constitutional democracy, and committed to communicating this to a wide audience. Candidates must have: An undergraduate degree in Law or Journalism with a strong academic background, and 1–2 years of experience in related fields. Freshers will also be considered. Excellent research and writing skills. The ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, accessible, and engaging prose for the general public. Candidates with prior experience in legal reporting, editing, or communications will be preferred. How to apply To apply, email [email protected] with ‘Application for Assistant Editor’ in the subject line. Applications must include a resume a cover letter naming two references two writing samples a statement of purpose Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The role is based out of SCO’s office in Bangalore. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are strongly encouraged to apply.