Copy Editor, Law360 Canada (6 month contract)
About Us
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
This role can be performed anywhere within Canada.
Law360 Canada, published by LexisNexis Canada, is looking for an experienced copy editor with a background in daily news editing to join our legal news publishing team. The deadline is open until we find the right candidate.
About the role
With a strong background in daily news copy editing, you will work with team of reporters and editors to copy edit range of content including news, analysis and opinion columns geared to a legal audience. Candidate must be a self-starter comfortable with a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Copy editing range of content including legal news, analysis, and option columns from staff reporters, freelancers and third party contributors
Working directly with reporters and editors as needed to improve quality of copy and ensure it meets style guide
Process photos, add links and citations in our content management system
Source and write-up based on releases, legal industry announcements (usually 2/day) of firm announcements, judicial appointments
Update Law360 Style Guide, and present/train team on updates and best practices
Take on additional duties related to publishing and copy editing as needed
Requirements
Sound knowledge of Canadian Press style
Excellent copy editing skills
Proven sound editorial judgment
Excellent communication skills, highly organized and self-motivated
Previous newsroom experience
Experience in using content management systems is an asset
Proven ability to work independently, on tight deadlines, with a high attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with team to ensure quality daily production of news content
Legal or business background is an asset
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.
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
To be added when data can be disclosed
This role is for an existing vacancy.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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