Assistant Commissioning Editor, Irish Practical Guidance

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Assistant Commissioning Editor, Irish Practical Guidance

Company

LexisNexis

Job description

Assistant Commissioning Editor, Irish Practical GuidanceAre you a recent Irish law graduate who would like to get into publishing, project management or the legal industry? Or perhaps you are interested in pursuing a legal career but would like an alternative to a Paralegal role? Are you interested in gaining some wider industry experience before making your next career move?About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.About the RoleThe Assistant Commissioning Editor plays a key role in our new commissioning programme for online Irish practical guidance by commissioning leading professionals to write for us. The successful candidate will have an Irish law degree or similar and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious individual with a strong interest in the Irish legal market.Responsibilities:Managing the end to end commissioning process (commissioning leading authors) from ‘request for content’ through to publication.Conducting comprehensive research to find appropriate authors.Negotiating contractual terms across all commissioning work, keeping to budgets and timelines.Working closely and developing excellent relationships with other LexisNexis teams and external authors.Looking for improvements to existing commissioning processes to increase efficiency.Reporting on usage trends and progress using data analytics/reporting tools.Requirements:Strong analytical and research skills.Articulate and literate with the ability to express the benefits of writing for LexisNexis in a compelling and appealing way.A highly organised approach to managing workload and multiple projects.Strong commercial focus.A keen eye for detail, able to edit short commentary pieces for house style where necessary (legal editing not required).Self-confident and credible, able to establish a rapport with leading members of the profession.DesirableIrish law degree.Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productiveWorking for youWe 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:– Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
– Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
– Wellbeing programs
– Life assurance
– Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
– Save As You Earn share option scheme
– Travel Season ticket loan
– Electric Vehicle Scheme
– Optional Dental Insurance
– Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
– RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
– Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
– Access to extensive learning and development resources
– Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at WorkAbout the BusinessLexisNexis 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.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: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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Location

England

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:05:42 GMT

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