Washington, DC, USA
16 days ago
Copy Editor

Are you an experienced copy editor?

Do you have a great eye for detail?
 

About our Team
 

MLex, a LexisNexis company, is an independent news organization for breaking news and forward-looking analysis on legal and regulatory risk across the globe. Investigative journalists provide exclusive reporting on probes, policy and enforcement trends, litigation and legislative developments across key areas of regulatory risk: Antitrust, M&A, Data Privacy & Security, Financial Crime, Trade, State Aid and Sector Regulation. Trusted by top law firms, corporate counsel and the public sector, our coverage empowers our customers to respond first to changes in the regulatory landscape, navigating risks and leveraging opportunities for their business or clients. Visit www.mlexmarketinsight.com to find out more.

About the Role

*** This is an onsite position with five days per week (M-F) in office required at our Washington, DC newsroom. ***

MLex is seeking a copy editor who will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of our legal news content. The copy editor will be responsible for editing and proofreading articles and other editorial materials related to legal topics, ranging from court cases and legislative news to legal analysis.

​Copy desk shifts include: 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (ET).
Shift assignments are dependent upon department needs. 

Responsibilities

Editing and proofreading written materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency

Collaborating with writers and other team members to develop and refine content

Ensuring that all written materials adhere to established style and branding guidelines

Conducting research to ensure the accuracy of technical information

Reviewing and providing feedback on materials created by other team members

Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines


Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in English, Journalism, or a related field at a Bachelor's degree level

Be highly proficient in grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Have experience with copy editing and proofreading at a news organization

Be able to work collaboratively with a team while also demonstrating self-sufficiency

Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Be detail-oriented and able to maintain focus for extended periods of time

Possess a background in law, and/or experience in news or legal organizations is preferred


Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you
 

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan

Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs

Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice


About the Business
 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

Salary Range: $65,300 - $69,000/annually

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, 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. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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