UK Assistant Managing Editor — Lead News & Develop Reporters

Law360; East Devon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the UK newsroom, shaping daily coverage and editorial decisions. You will mentor reporters, set priorities, and ensure high-quality reporting on major legal and business developments.

You will work with senior leadership to guide coverage and respond swiftly to breaking news while maintaining standards across all reporting. The role emphasizes developing journalists, coordinating cross-team coverage, and managing staffing as news cycles

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in journalism or related field.
• 7–10 years of journalism experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a UK newsroom team of reporters and editors.
• Set coverage priorities and assign stories.
• Oversee reporting and editing decisions on complex stories.
• Guide the team in responding quickly to breaking news.
• Develop and coach reporters and editors.
• Maintain high editorial standards across coverage.
• Coordinate coverage across teams and newsroom functions.
• Plan staffing and coverage needs as news evolves.

Skills

News judgment

Leadership

Communication

Editorial decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the UK newsroom, shaping daily coverage and editorial decisions. You will mentor reporters, set priorities, and ensure high-quality reporting on major legal and business developments.

You will work with senior leadership to guide coverage and respond swiftly to breaking news while maintaining standards across all reporting. The role emphasizes developing journalists, coordinating cross-team coverage, and managing staffing as news cycles