The assisting managing editor at Law360.com 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 litigation, legislation and regulation affecting a variety of industries, including Healthcare, Banking and Energy.
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
Performance indicators:
· Traffic growth for designated sections
· Sales growth for designated sections
· Correction rate for designated sections
· Scoops (competitive analysis)
Required for consideration:
· 2+ years experience managing a team of reporters
· 2+ years experience as an editor at daily business or legal publication
· 5+ years editing or writing experience
