| Publication or Company |
ALM
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| Industry |
B2B Publishing |
| Benefits |
401K/403B, Dental, Health |
| Job Duration |
Full Time |
| Job Location |
Dallas, TX |
| Job Requirements |
We are currently seeking an Associate Editor for Texas Lawyer, a division of ALM. The associate editor position is extremely important to the success and direction of our website as they are solely responsible for the hyper-local contributed substantive law and how-to articles.
The associate editor needs to have the ability to work closely with freelance contributors in the legal profession. Also needs the ability to synthesize and simplify copy and compel others to follow form and style. Associate editor should be able to communicate with sources and readers via social media.
Responsibilities:
• Soliciting articles for special focus sections, op-ed articles and substantive law columns.
• Proofing pages, editing copy, obtaining freelance agreements and checking photos on deadline.
• Commissioning and editing columns from outside lawyer contributors who write about developments in their respective practice areas.
• Writing newsmaker copy.
Requirements:
• At least 2-3 years of editing for a newspaper or magazine
• Bachelor degree in journalism required.
• Must be extremely organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task and work well under pressure with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Previous editorial experience preferred.
• Legal background helpful.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a strong team player and also be able to work well independently.
• Proactive problem solving skills
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| About Our Company |
ALM places a high value on employees and strives to be an employer of choice. To that end we offer competitive salaries, professional growth opportunities, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and life insurance options.
ALM Media, where information and opportunity meet, is the leading provider of legal business news, information and products. With a top-rated portfolio that includes The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Law Technology News, Law.com, Law Journal Press, The National Law Journal, Smart Litigator and ALM Legal Intelligence, ALM offers unmatched access to key audiences in the legal community—from managing partners, litigators and in-house counsel to C-level decision-makers, technology decision-makers and practitioners in many sub-specialties. Headquartered in New York City, ALM was formed in 1998. For more information, visit ALM.com and LAW.com. |
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