UK Assistant Managing Editor - Lead Newsroom Coverage

LexisNexis Legal & Professional group; East Devon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead a UK reporters team, guiding daily news coverage of UK legal and business developments and supporting editorial decision-making.

You will work closely with senior editorial leadership to shape coverage priorities, develop journalists, and contribute to an agile newsroom that responds effectively to breaking news and evolving industry issues.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in journalism or related field
• 7–10 years of journalism experience
• Exceptional news judgment
• Exceptional communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• At least two years of management experience
• Experience covering the legal industry

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of reporters covering the U.K. legal and business landscape
• Set coverage priorities and assign stories
• Oversee reporting and editing decisions on complex stories
• Guide the team in responding quickly and effectively to breaking news
• Support the development and coaching of reporters and editors
• Maintain high editorial standards across all coverage
• Coordinate coverage across teams and newsroom functions
• Plan staffing and coverage needs, adjusting priorities as news and resources change

Skills

Leadership

News judgment

Communication skills

Management experience

Journalism experience

Legal industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead a UK reporters team, guiding daily news coverage of UK legal and business developments and supporting editorial decision-making.

You will work closely with senior editorial leadership to shape coverage priorities, develop journalists, and contribute to an agile newsroom that responds effectively to breaking news and evolving industry issues.