Assistant Commissioning Editor I

LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Assistant Commissioning Editor for a fixed-term contract. This role involves managing the commissioning process for practical guidance content, conducting research to find suitable authors, and fostering relationships with both internal teams and external contributors. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to improving processes, and a strong interest in the legal market. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative content offerings.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the legal market is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end commissioning process for content publication.
• Conduct research to identify and commission appropriate authors.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Data Analytics

Team Collaboration

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Commissioning Editor on a fixed term contract for 12 months (possibility of extension), to play a key role in the continued success of our commissioning programme for the practical guidance content on Lexis+ by commissioning leading professionals to write for us. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious individual with a strong interest in the legal market.

Responsibilities

1. Managing the end-to-end commissioning process from ‘request for content’ through to publication.
2. Conducting comprehensive research to find appropriate authors according to practice area and relevant topics.
3. Commissioning leading authors as identified during the research phase and recommended by the relevant LexisNexis teams.
4. Working closely and developing excellent relationships with other LexisNexis teams and external authors.
5. Looking for improvements to existing commissioning processes to increase efficiency proactively.
6. Reporting on usage trends and progress using data analytics / reporting tools.

Requirements

1. Manage workload in a highly organized approach.
2. Have the ability to express the benefits of writing for LexisNexis in a compelling and appealing way.
3. Plan and deliver content on time and to achieve agreed targets.
4. Be a team player with confidence and excellent communication skills.
5. Have a flexible approach and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines.
6. Possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
7. Suggest solutions and new approaches proactively.