Mergermarket’s Law Report Group has an immediate opening for an assistant editor.
Tasks:
- Proofreading, line editing, basic fact checking of all articles;
- Researching and drafting of column about career moves and other developments in the industry for The Hedge Fund Law Report and The FCPA Report as well as for other Law Report Group publications to be developed;
- Maintenance of legal databases;
- Posting of articles on site for publication during “issue close”;
- Managing hyperlinks and graphics;
- Maintaining source lists and citation lists;
- Organizing and maintaining site archives;
- Summarizing stories;
- Managing other administrative processes;
- Transcription assistance.
Skills/Experience:
- Exceptional skills in grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and vocabulary;
- Working knowledge of AP style;
- Basic knowledge of financial and legal jargon;
- Bachelors degree;
- Three years of editorial experience (financial or legal news preferred);
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent computer skills across major software and applications;
- Familiarity with web production.
Interested candidates may submit their resume and relevant writing samples to Rebecca Hughes Parker at jobs@hflawreport.com with the subject line “Assistant Editor Application – [Name].”
