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Senior Editor at LexisNexis in New York, New York

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:

Law360, 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.

Law360, 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 a senior editor to join our team. Senior Editors' primary duties include giving features and analyses first reads and working with reporters on the story's content, structure and style; helping develop policy on Company style; slotting stories; and playing an important role in both initial and follow-up training for new reporters. Senior Editors also perform the same work as editors, as needs require, and may also be asked to fill in for absent copy chiefs. Senior Editors may work on other projects in other mediums as such opportunities arise.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional news judgment and a devotion to editorial excellence. Strong headline writing skills and an ability to work effectively with reporters, other copy editors and managers are musts. Experience editing legal or business news is a plus.

LA copy desk shift: 1:00-9:00 p.m. (PT).

NYC/DC copy desk shifts include: 1:00-9:00 p.m. and 3:00-11:00 p.m. (ET).

Shift assignments are dependent upon department needs.

Required:
  • At least four years of experience with structural and stylistic editing for daily or weekly news publications
  • Extensive knowledge of AP style

Preferences:
  • At least six years of full-time editing experience
  • Legal or business news editing experience
  • Experience working as a slot editor at a daily newspaper or website
  • Experience working directly with reporters of all levels

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 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.

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