Senior Reporter, Aerospace & Defense and Government Contracting

LexisNexis; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative news organization is seeking a senior reporter to cover Aerospace & Defense and Government Contracting. This role involves writing insightful news analyses and features, contextualizing court rulings and regulatory actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong reporting background and a deep understanding of the industry. With a commitment to work-life balance, this organization offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about legal journalism.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) with Match

Wellness Platform with Incentives

Paid Volunteer Leave

Short-and-Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time, paid reporting experience.
• Demonstrated reporting and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover Aerospace & Defense and Government Contracting news.
• Write analyses and features on major court rulings and regulations.

Skills

Reporting Skills

Writing Skills

Industry Knowledge (Aerospace & Defense)

Legal Reporting

Job description

Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector.

About our Team

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 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 senior reporter to cover Aerospace & Defense and Government Contracting. The reporter will write regular news analyses and features, contextualizing major court rulings as well as federal and state regulation and enforcement actions. This reporter will be expected to develop a deep understanding of the beat and a reliable roster of sources.

This rolecan be performed anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

• Possess at least two years of full-time, paid reporting experience

• Demonstrated reporting and writing skills

• Experience working a beat

Preferences

• Experience covering the defense industry, aerospace sector and government contracting

• Experience reporting for a legal audience

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

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:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits

• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match

• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs

• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves

• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the 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.

Salary: $85,000/annually

Application deadline is 6/30/2025.

Law360 offices are located in NYC, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. We offer a casual and flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits (including; medical, dental, generous paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a pre-tax commuter program), and competitive salary.

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