Job Description

Join us in shaping a more just world.

About Us

LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.

About the Role:

The incumbent will be a Primary Content Legal Editor in the Editorial Department (Primary Content). S/he will assist the Managing Editor in the Department with editorial and administrative functions and will generally assist in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Department.

Responsibilities:

Publishing

• Update online and print products, ensuring that editorial work is of the highest standard, so that demonstrably superior products are delivered online, and ensuring that turnaround times are met (24 hours);
• Responsible for the monitoring, tracking, and updating of relevant publications, content files, and database(s) - with special focus on database management;
• Assume editorial responsibility for such publications as may be designated by the Managing Editor;
• Liaise with Support individuals (Editorial) (print and online) to ensure service issues, handbooks and new publications are prepared and completed timeously;
• Liaise with Support individuals (Electronic Publishing) to ensure online products, including online corrections and editorial corrections, are updated within 24 hours;
• Compile control sheets and subscriber notices for service issues;
• Respond to editorial queries, both internal and external, arising from or relating to the Departments publications (online and print);
• Attend WIP meetings;

Budget and Re-Forecasts

• Participate in the budgetary process including reforecasts;
• Ensure that remain within overhead budgets (all inclusive);
• Ensure that project costs remain within budget.

Administration

• Ensure that publications prepared in the Department follow appropriate QC processes, monitor and manage overall quality within the team;
• Ensure that all external contractors and contributors are paid on time;
• Ensure that dye-lines for all publications are checked, approved and returned to the Production Department in line with agreed SLAs;
• Ensure that all service issues are filed in line with agreed SLAs;

Requirements:

• LLB or equivalent qualification an advantage
• Excellent command of English
• Fluency in Afrikaans an advantage
• Knowledge of Sharepoint will be an advantage
• Excellent eye for detail
• Ability to plan and organise meticulously
• Willingness to travel

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees

Working with Us

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working for you

We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

- Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits

- Disability insurance

- Life and accident insurance

- Retirement benefits

- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

- Study leave

About our Team

LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. Were one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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