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About the Role

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the editorial side of our data team. This role involves overseeing reporters, editors, and research specialists in transforming data into compelling journalism, ensuring high standards for data-driven series. The position requires shaping story ideas, coaching staff, and owning the quality of all published content, including recurring series and investigative pieces. Collaboration with graphics, research, and survey analysts is key to ensuring data accuracy and clear storytelling. The role also includes developing new data-driven series, identifying valuable datasets, and guiding topical surveys and research relevant to the audience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of data reporters and editors, setting clear standards for reporting, writing, and production across data-driven series.
Ensure data journalism is edited for accuracy, clarity, fairness, and narrative strength, translating complex numbers into usable stories.
Develop and pitch story and series ideas, guiding projects from concept through publication in collaboration with reporters, editors, and graphics staff.
Coach and develop reporters and editors, enhancing their data skills and writing abilities.
Own the editorial quality and integrity of the team's output, including the interpretation and presentation of data and statistical findings.
Partner with survey and research specialists to ensure reporting is accurate, well-sourced, and clearly explained.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely publication and adherence to the highest standards.

Requirements

7-10+ years of relevant experience in newsrooms, with a strong track record in data-driven or investigative reporting and editing.
Demonstrated leadership or team management experience in a newsroom.
Sharp editorial judgment and strong editing skills, especially with data-heavy stories.
Comfort working with data of varying quality and completeness, and the ability to spot when the numbers don't add up.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Skills

Data analysis tools such as R or Python
Data visualization techniques
Organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Location

Home based-New York
U.S. National

Work Type

Home based
Full-time

Experience Level

7-10+ years

Education Level

Degree in journalism, public policy, political science, economics, statistics or a related field

Salary/Compensations

Home based-New York $104,800 - $174,700
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800
CO Base Pay Range is $95,300 - $158,800
IL Base Pay Range is $100,100 - $166,800
Chicago, IL Base Pay Range is $104,800 - $174,700
MD Base Pay Range is $100,100 - $166,800
NY Base Pay Range is $104,800 - $174,700
New York City Base Pay Range is $114,300 - $190,500
Rochester, NY Base Pay Range is $95,300 - $158,800
OH Base Pay Range is $90,500 - $150,900
NJ Base Pay Range is $112,574- $179,826
Eligible for an annual incentive bonus

Benefits

Appealing working prospect for our people.
Numerous wellbeing initiatives.
Shared parental leave.
Study assistance.
Country specific benefits.

About the Company

Law360® provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics legal professionals, business leaders and regulators need to stay on top of issues, safeguard clients and sharpen their competitive edge.
The award-winning journalism of Law360 keeps readers connected to the latest, most essential news and insights across 70+ practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions, security and more.
Law360, which serves more than 2.7 million readers every day, is owned by LexisNexis Legal & Professional® and part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.
As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

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