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Assistant Managing Editor, Third-Party Content
Locations
Washington, DC New York, NYTime Type: Full time
Job Requisition Id: R61018Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector.
We are seeking an assistant managing editor to lead our Third-Party Content Team.
This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the team producing all Law360 guest content. The AME for Third-Party Content is responsible for managing a team of editors to license, edit and publish daily articles written by subject matter experts spanning erse legal practice specialties. Duties include but are not limited to assigning coverage beats, article topics and author sources; reviewing editor-produced articles; communicating with sources and editing articles; and hiring, training and coaching guest content editors.
This role can be performed anywhere within the United States.
Job Requirements:
- At least 5 years of journalism experience
- Understanding of legal industry and law firm culture
- Exceptional news judgment
- Exceptional communication skills
- Exceptional editing skills and proven networking experience
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a breaking news environment
- Qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically.
Law360 offers extensive training on legal topics. Business or legal reporting experience is not required. However, professional reporting/editing experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job.
Law360 offices are located in NYC, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. We offer a casual and flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits (including; medical, dental, generous paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a pre-tax commuter program), and competitive salary.
Portfolio Media Inc.is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.
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LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what’s possible for the way our customers work and to advance what’s possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law.