Associate Legal News Editor

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Associate Legal News Editor writing news articles for legal developments across the US. Joining LexisNexis Legal & Professional, crafting timely publications and analytics.

Responsibilities:

  • monitor and identify important legal developments
  • write news articles for daily news production
  • set direction and provide tactical guidance
  • continually improve publication content
  • meet team performance goals
  • gather news and relevant documents
  • select which developments to report
  • provide explanation on court opinions and litigation documents
  • meet deadlines while producing publications
  • review analytics of web-based content usage

Requirements:

  • hard news reporting experience and excellent news judgment
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications (relevant experience considered without a degree)
  • ability to multitask and reprioritize throughout the day
  • ability to understand and explain complex legal topics
  • skilled and speedy news writer
  • ability to network with attorney sources
  • excellent interviewing skills
  • ability to work Eastern time zone hours
  • ability to work independently

Benefits:

  • numerous wellbeing initiatives
  • shared parental leave
  • study assistance
  • appealing working prospect