Managing Editor, Capital Monitor

This is a great opportunity to work for LexisNexis, a global organisation that provides world-class content and leading-edge technology and software tools, allowing our customers to quickly find the answers they are searching for, and to advance the rule of law.

LexisNexis Capital Monitor helps subscribers unravel the latest in public source policy-related, parliamentary, government, regulatory, and judicial information, servicing a wide range of subscribers who need to stay ahead of developments that shape business decisions.

About the Team & Role

We are looking for an Editor – Team Lead to join our fast-paced news & information bureau located in the Press Gallery at Parliament House in Canberra.

You will manage the workflow and operations of a vibrant editorial team and oversee the collection, editing and publication of all content to subscribers via alerts, newsletters, and live webpage updates.

A key to your success will be your ability to understand the complexity of parliamentary procedure and legal content, as well as the needs of our subscribers.

This is a permanent full-time role reporting to the Head of Current Awareness. The role is strictly performed at our offices in parliament house and requires flexibility with working hours to support parliamentary sitting schedules, and editorial operations. Occasional weekend work is also required.

Key responsibilities:

Day-to-day content – responsibilities include content aggregation and delivery to subscribers via alerts, newsletters, and live content page updates as well as editing and quality control for currency, accuracy, and format.
Day-to-day team - this role leads the editorial team (comprised of casual sub-editors and editorial assistants). Responsibilities include managing the team’s operations as they collect, title, format and summarize news & information, as well as staff resourcing and administration, coaching and development.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders from other business units (product development, technical support, and the commercial teams) as the content subject matter expert.
Engages with customers and tracks government policy and other legal/ social/ technological trends to ensure we understand the existing and emergent content requirements of the market.

Why you should join

Join a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive team with a continuous learning approach.
Feel the buzz of the Parliamentary Press Gallery and be first to know what drives the national news agenda.
A great opportunity to work for a leading global organisation and develop your skills in content & product management, cutting-edge legal content technology, AI.
A challenging but rewarding role where you will make meaningful contributions to junior team member development and subscriber satisfaction daily.
Enjoy company benefits such as wellbeing activities, paid birthday and volunteer leave, external coaching, and funded learning and development opportunities.
Join a global community dedicated to advancing the rule of law – a concept that unifies our people across the globe.
Become a subject matter expert in your portfolio and grow as a leader.

About you

If you have a growth mindset, an interest in public discourse, and legislation-making, as well as demonstrated experience (2+ years) in editing, online publishing and / or paid-subscription content management this may be the role for you.
High attention to detail, exceptional communication and presentation skills plus solid research, analytical and problem-solving skills will help you excel in this role.

If you have strong professional integrity & work ethic, admirable time management skills, and a flexible approach, get in touch with us now.
A tertiary qualification in Communications / Digital Media / Legal Studies, or proven relevant skills gained through experience are required.