Job Description
The salary provided in this posting is the base salary range for Washington. $65,300.00 - $109,000.00
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 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
Job Tags
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