The assistant managing editor is an integral part of Law360’s busy newsroom.
The AME is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the newsroom with the goal of refining coverage. This position manages a team of reporters covering Product Liability, Privacy, Consumer Protection, Insurance and Food & Beverage. The ideal candidate will possess legal industry experience covering one or more of those areas. The AME works under the Managing Editor.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Assign news stories
· Assign features
· Develop story ideas
· Conduct competitive analysis for assigned newsletters
· Complete structural edits for articles
· Review newsletter content
· Arrange stories in newsletters
· Work with reporters to improve pitching, writing, developing stories
· Provide continuous feedback to reporters to ensure staff development
· Notify Managing Editor of recurring problems in reporting and writing; provide feedback on overall reporter performance
· Train and mentor new hires
· Improve editorial routines; update editorial wiki as necessary
· Analyze traffic and reader feedback
· Participate in editorial advisory board meetings
· Step in for Managing Editor to fulfill her duties as necessary
To apply, go here.
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