Senior Editor, UK Legal Publishing & AI Ops

LexisNexis; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global information services provider in Gqeberha is seeking a Senior Editor to enhance and deliver editorial content across multiple legal formats and jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal publishing, strong organizational and project management skills, and a commitment to quality. You'll manage production schedules and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure timely publication. This position offers a range of benefits, including medical aid and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits

Modern family benefits

Study Leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in editorial operations.
• Experience in legal publishing or legal practice.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules for print and digital formats.
• Review and copyedit legal manuscripts for accuracy.
• Oversee the creation of consolidated indexes and statutory material.
• Liaise with authors and stakeholders to keep publications on schedule.
• Monitor project progress and compile status reports.
• Identify workflow improvements for editorial processes.

Skills

Editorial operations experience

Legal publishing knowledge

Multi-jurisdictional awareness

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Digital publishing tools

Job description

A global information services provider in Gqeberha is seeking a Senior Editor to enhance and deliver editorial content across multiple legal formats and jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal publishing, strong organizational and project management skills, and a commitment to quality. You'll manage production schedules and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure timely publication. This position offers a range of benefits, including medical aid and retirement plans.