Assistant Legal Content Commissioning Editor

RELX; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Johannesburg is looking for an Assistant Commissioning Editor for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage the full commissioning process, conduct research to find suitable authors, negotiate agreements, and ensure timely and quality content delivery. Candidates should possess strong research skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. An understanding of legal content is beneficial. The role supports a healthy work-life balance and includes various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in research and analysis.
• Ability to explain the value of contributing to LexisNexis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commissioning process from content requests to publication.
• Conduct research to identify suitable authors.
• Negotiate contributor agreements and ensure terms are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on content alignment.
• Monitor content performance using analytics tools.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Clear and persuasive communication

Highly organized

Commercial awareness

Self-motivated

Flexible and adaptable

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal experience

Job description

A leading publishing company in Johannesburg is looking for an Assistant Commissioning Editor for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage the full commissioning process, conduct research to find suitable authors, negotiate agreements, and ensure timely and quality content delivery. Candidates should possess strong research skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. An understanding of legal content is beneficial. The role supports a healthy work-life balance and includes various wellbeing initiatives.