Contributed Content Editor, NYLJ

2 months ago


New York, New York, United States ALM Global Full time

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Salary Range: 65, ,000 USD Annually

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Total compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

The Contributed Content Editor is responsible for securing, vetting and editing all of the New York Law Journal's daily columns and weekly special supplements that focus on substantive law topics as well as surveys and news features. The articles are generally written by practicing attorneys on the developments in their area of practice, such as intellectual property, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy, etc. Others will require original analysis in collaboration with reporters and use of surveys, charts and graphics that denote developments in particular practice areas. The contributed content editor is also responsible for overseeing the NYLJ's Professional Excellence awards contest, including establishing outside judging panels, vetting and judging entries, working with the brand editor to select winners, and the publishing of the winner's Q&A's.

About the Team: As part of ALM's global newsroom, the contributed content team is focused on finding the most insightful and in-depth content for our publications and their supplements. The team reviews submitted articles and edits them, looks to find important writers and secure them, and looks for new areas of coverage to help broaden the reach and increase the depth of ALM's publications. The team also helps edit news articles and is heavily involved in high value research projects and contests. Our team is committed to quality journalism, important voices and perspectives, as well as innovative thinking.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule, edit and publish a steady stream of daily columns, while also keeping track of the editorial calendar and planning weekly special reports well in advance of publication.
  • Keep up with multiple areas of the law and develop a deep well of sources and columnists who can advise on and write on the most newsworthy and relevant topics.
  • Work with law firm marketing and PR departments to field pitches and green-light topics for drafting.
  • Work on numerous special reports at various stages in the planning, editing, production, proofreading and closing processes, from the current week to three months out.
  • Line up authors, keep track of deadlines, edit each article, work with authors on editorial changes, write headlines, advise on layout and work with the art and production departments.
  • Oversee the NYLJ's Professional Excellence awards, including managing submissions, putting together judging panels, reviewing and judging submissions with the brand editor, editing Q&A's of the winners, and working with the brand editor on the event.
  • Evaluate the metrics for all the columnists and make changes based on that.
  • Assist with editing other contributed columns submitted throughout the news room, as well as occasionally editing news stories.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to edit cleanly, quickly and efficiently.
  • Good organizational skills and me management.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • You have a familiarity and interest in complex legal topics; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills.
  • You have high standards and can work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
  • You have the ability to keep multiple projects on track simultaneously.
  • You have a Bachelor's degree and past experience in legal or business journalism.
  • You have familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
  • Degree in journalism or communications preferred.
  • A law degree is not required, though knowledge of the law and legal issues is a plus.

Why you should join ALM

  • Generous Benefit Plans for Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage
  • 401(K) Plan With Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days & Sick Days)
  • Summer Fridays - Early Office Closure
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care & Medical Expenses
  • Parental Leave
  • Career Development Learning & Training Opportunities
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Work Schedules

ALM provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ALM complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.



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