Editor

ALM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Editor in New York, where you'll creatively engage with U.S. law and litigation. The position offers an ideal opportunity for those with a strong writing background and an interest in legal matters. ALM fosters collaboration, career development, and innovation within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous Benefit Plans for Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage

401(K) Plan With Match

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days & Sick Days)

Summer Fridays - Early Office Closure

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care & Medical Expenses

Career Development Learning & Training Opportunities

Educational Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Recognition Awards

Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Strong writer with 2+ years experience in journalism or a legal field.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and tight deadlines.
• Experience in writing clearly and quickly.

Responsibilities

• Edit legal news briefs covering lawsuits and corporate transactions.
• Master content management system for taxonomy applications.
• Assist with data entry and projects.

Skills

Writing

Research

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Law degree

Journalism degree

Job description

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This range is provided by ALM. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Join us for a bright future…Discover where your talent fits best at ALM!

Our network of more than 450+ employees globally is united by a shared understanding that the work we do makes a direct impact on the success of our customers and audiences. Our collaborative environment provides a vast amount of opportunities for career development. Our goal is to hire industry’s top talent, offer growth opportunities and provide a fulfilling working environment.

Here at ALM, we are a customer-focused and market-driven company dedicated to the success of the customers we serve with our information products and marketing services and events. Across ALM, our teams deliver premium content to professionals in the legal, finance, real estate and insurance industries.

We promote and value innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We believe that integrity must be at the heart of everything we do. We foster an environment of trust and teamwork and believe that employee empowerment drives our progress and success as a business. We insist on quality and continuous improvement in all that we do. We have a winning attitude and seek to celebrate all of our successes … big and small.

Salary Range: 65,000 – 75,000 USD Annually

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Total compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

About the role: Law.com Radar, an innovative legal news source that combines editorial savvy with advanced data processing, is seeking a full-time editor focused on U.S. courts and litigation.

Our ideal candidate is a strong writer and researcher, excels at breaking down complex subjects and has an interest or previous experience in U.S. law. This job is well-suited for individuals with a law or a journalism degree.

Location: This position can be based in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; West Coast; or London

Responsibilities:

• Edit news briefs about newly filed lawsuits in federal and U.S. state courts. Work quickly to improve content and correct errors based on source material
• Edit news briefs about recent corporate transactions
• Master a proprietary content management system and apply taxonomy related to matter types, law firms, companies and industries
• Assist with essential data entry and data enrichment projects
• Collaborate with colleagues to share information, improve processes and overcome challenges

Qualifications:

• You are a strong writer with at least two years of professional experience in journalism, communications or a legal field
• You are highly motivated with a demonstrated aptitude for learning new subjects and systems.
• You have high standards and can work efficiently with minimal supervision
• You can write quickly and clearly without making errors. Even when juggling tasks, you have strong focus and attention to detail
• You have an entrepreneurial, problem-solving spirit and thrive in a fast-paced news environment
• A law degree or legal background is a plus. Some news or copy-writing experience is preferred

Why you should join ALM...

• Generous Benefit Plans for Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage
• 401(K) Plan With Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days & Sick Days)
• Summer Fridays - Early Office Closure
• Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care & Medical Expenses
• Career Development Learning & Training Opportunities
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Work Schedules

ALM provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ALM complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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