Associate Editor

Salary Range: 60,000 – 70,000 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.

Law.com International is a fast-growing and highly successful publication featuring news and analysis of the legal industry across the globe.

ABOUT The Team: Law.com International has a network of reporters, correspondents and editors across 15 countries, all of whom are energetic, dynamic, upbeat individuals who work hard on producing excellent journalism.

We are seeking a U.S. based editor with an interest in international news to help assign, edit and manage articles for the publication as well as act as an ambassador for the brand. Our reporters get scoops, identify and analyze trends, and dig into the inner workings of the legal industry. A key part of this editor role is to work with reporters and other editors in different time zones, fostering an environment that encourages reporters to find stories. The editor will also be responsible for handling a range of fast and complex articles from around the world.

What You Will Do:

Assign and edit articles from a variety of time zones relating to the business of law, regulation, litigation and anything else affecting commercial law.
Handle breaking news and in-depth analysis from around the world, making sure we beat our rivals. This includes managing the website and newsletters.
Guide reporters in their work to ensure total fairness and accuracy in our reporting, while helping them establish and nurture relationships with key contacts and develop ideas for original, enterprise stories.
Discover and write commentaries and take part in ALM events.

About You:

Must be able to edit to produce clear, engaging and authoritative edits to tight deadlines, as well as produce punchy, enticing headlines.
Must be able to take responsibility for the publication, ensuring a good quantity and quality of material at all times.
Being versatile and working as a team player is essential.
Any public speaking experience is preferable for taking part in events.