News Assistant

RELX; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal news organization in Exeter is seeking a motivated News Assistant to gain hands-on experience in journalism. The role involves monitoring key events, pitching story ideas, and developing foundational writing skills. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication abilities and an enthusiasm for journalism. The organization offers comprehensive training on legal topics and promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and medical benefits

Access to a competitive pension scheme

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in media, publishing, or research (professional, academic, or volunteer) is helpful.
• Willingness to learn about legal topics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor court dockets and regulatory databases.
• Track parliamentary hearings and key events.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to news coverage.

Skills

Strong communication and analytical abilities

Demonstrated research and writing skills

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Enthusiasm for journalism

Education

Degree in journalism or a related field

Job description

News Assistant

Are you looking to break into journalism?

Do you want to develop your news gathering skills?

About Us:

Law360® provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics legal professionals, business leaders and regulators need to stay on top of issues, safeguard clients and sharpen their competitive edge. The award-winning journalism of Law360 keeps readers connected to the latest, most essential news and insights across 70+ practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions, security and more. Law360, which serves more than 2.7 million readers every day, is owned by LexisNexis Legal & Professional® and part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the role:

Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our London bureau. This entry‑level role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in legal, policy, and business journalism. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of topics, including court proceedings, regulatory developments, government policymaking in the UK and EU, and financial news such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor court dockets, regulatory databases, and official websites
• Track parliamentary hearings and other key events
• Pitch story ideas to editors and contribute to news coverage
• Build foundational skills in news gathering, writing, and editing
• Work toward progression into a junior reporter role with training and support

Requirements:

• Strong communication and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Experience in media, publishing, or research (professional, academic, or volunteer)
• Enthusiasm for journalism and a willingness to learn
• A degree in journalism or a related field is welcome but not essential
• We provide comprehensive training on legal topics—prior legal or business reporting experience is not required

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.

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:

• 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 Work

Qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically.

About our 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.

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