Law360 currently has an opportunity for a Senior Editor to join our Tax Editorial team. On a typical day Senior Editors will be responsible for performing structural edits on up to 10 stories per day as well as editing headlines and leads with an eye to increasing reader clicks. The ideal candidate will have exceptional news judgment, have an allergic reaction to bad writing, and possess a tireless devotion to editorial excellence. Strong headline writing skills and an ability to work effectively with reporters are musts. Experience editing legal or business news a plus.
Required for consideration:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Professional Writing, Journalism, Communications or related field
- 4+ years experience doing structural and stylistic editing for daily or weekly news publications
- Extensive knowledge of AP style
Preferred for consideration:
- 6+ years of full-time editing experience
- Legal or business news editing experience
- Experience working as a slot editor at a daily newspaper
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.
Interested individuals may apply online at www.law360.com/careers or by sending an e-mail to: Michele.Thomas@law360.com
