Assistant Commissioning Editor – Legal Publishing

Relx; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading publishing team as an Assistant Commissioning Editor for a 12-month contract. You will be responsible for managing content from concept to publication, collaborating with expert contributors in the legal field. The role is perfect for organized and passionate individuals eager to impact legal publishing positively. Enjoy a supportive workplace with various benefits promoting work/life balance.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance

Numerous wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills, attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal experience desired.
• Confident communicator with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning process from content request to publication.
• Conduct research to identify suitable authors.
• Build relationships with contributors and stakeholders.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Clear communication

Project management

Commercial awareness

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal experience

Job description

Join a leading publishing team as an Assistant Commissioning Editor for a 12-month contract. You will be responsible for managing content from concept to publication, collaborating with expert contributors in the legal field. The role is perfect for organized and passionate individuals eager to impact legal publishing positively. Enjoy a supportive workplace with various benefits promoting work/life balance.