Assistant Managing Editor, Data Journalism

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Job summary

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the editorial side of our data team, overseeing reporters, editors and researchers who turn data into rigorous, engaging journalism. This hands-on role shapes story ideas, coaches staff, and ensures high standards across data-driven series from concept through publication.

The AME will work with graphics, research and survey analysts to ensure sound numbers and clear storytelling, guide new data-driven series, and maintain quality and

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in newsrooms, with data-driven or investigative reporting and editing.
• Demonstrated leadership or team management experience in a newsroom.
• Strong editing skills, especially with data-heavy stories.
• Ability to explain complex data concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data reporters and editors, setting standards for reporting, writing and production across data-driven series.
• Ensure data journalism is edited for accuracy, clarity, fairness and narrative strength.
• Develop and pitch story ideas, guide projects from concept to publication with reporters, editors and graphics staff.
• Coach and develop reporters and editors to sharpen data skills and writing.
• Own the editorial quality and integrity of the team’s output and how data is interpreted.
• Coordinate with survey and research specialists to ensure reporting is well-sourced and clearly explained.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Data-driven reporting

Team management

Editing skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Degree in journalism or related field

Tools

R

Python

Data visualization

Job description

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the editorial side of our data team, overseeing reporters, editors and researchers who turn data into rigorous, engaging journalism. This hands-on role shapes story ideas, coaches staff, and ensures high standards across data-driven series from concept through publication.

The AME will work with graphics, research and survey analysts to ensure sound numbers and clear storytelling, guide new data-driven series, and maintain quality and