Posted On: July 5, 2011
Journalism Job
Media Organization: Law360
Company Description
Law360, published by Portfolio Media, Inc., is an online daily newswire that covers breaking legal news for a sophisticated audience of lawyers at firms, corporations and government agencies. We have quickly become a dependable resource for legal practitioners. Law360 credits this success to its employees; dedicated to providing trusted and concise around-the-clock news coverage. To thank our team, we strive to offer a fun and casual work environment, providing flexible work schedules, opportunities for professional growth, and free lunch on Fridays! These efforts have been highlighted in NY Enterprise Report's "Ten Great Entrepreneurial Places to Work" (http://www.nyreport.com/law360).
To learn more about our company and current vacancies, please visit our website (www.law360.com).
Job Description
Law360, published by Portfolio Media, Inc. is an online daily newswire that covers breaking legal news for a sophisticated audience of lawyers at firms, corporations and government agencies.
We are currently recruiting for talented Editors to join our NYC team!
On a typical day Editors will approve 20 to 25 articles. These articles will cover a wide array of legal practice areas, including employment law, environmental law, intellectual property law and securities law, in industries such as energy, financial services, health-care, media and technology.
Additional responsibilities include; first reads, headlines and ledes, line editing, copyediting, fact checking, and proofreading; publishing newsletters; finding pictures for top stories; maintaining copy quality; and meeting deadlines.
Required experiences include; Bachelor's degree in English, Professional Writing, Journalism, Communications or related field, two years of full-time copyediting experience, newspaper experience, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines, exceptional skills in grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and vocabulary and knowledge of AP style.
Openings for the late shift are available (3:00p – 11:00p).
Law360 offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, 401(k) and other perks.
Qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically.
To Apply
To apply for this job: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PORTFOLIOMEDIA&cws=1&rid=27