Assistant Commissioning Editor I

at  LexisNexis

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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
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Commissioning Editor on a fixed term contract for 12 months (possibility of extension), to play a key role in the continued success of our commissioning programme for the practical guidance content on Lexis+ by commissioning leading professionals to write for us. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious individual with a strong interest in the legal market.

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:
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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

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 productiv