Assistant Commissioning Editor

3 months ago

Durban, South Africa LexisNexis Full time

Would you like to get into publishing, project management or the legal industry?

Are you interested in pursuing a legal career but would like an alternative to a Paralegal role?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of

RELX

, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

**Responsibilities**:

- Managing the end-to-end commissioning process from ‘request for content’ through to publication.
- Conducting comprehensive research to find appropriate authors according to practice area and relevant topics.
- Commissioning leading authors as identified during the research phase and recommended by the relevant LexisNexis teams.
- Working closely and developing excellent relationships with other LexisNexis teams and external authors.
- Looking for improvements to existing commissioning processes to increase efficiency proactively.
- Reporting on usage trends and progress using data analytics/reporting tools.

**Requirements**:

- Manage workload in a highly organized approach.
- Have the ability to express the benefits of writing for LexisNexis in a compelling and appealing way.
- Plan and deliver content on time and to achieve agreed targets.
- Be a team player with confidence and excellent communication skills.
- Have a flexible approach and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines.
- Possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Suggest solutions and new approaches proactively.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

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:

- Medical Aid
- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
- Study Leave

About the Business

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.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, 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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