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.