Editor reference: R92861

Editor - MLex Are you looking for an exciting editorial role? Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver on goals? Farringdon, London- 2 days in the office ( We reserve the right to have candidates come in more to the office at a later date, at manager discretion) About the Team MLex, a LexisNexis company, is an independent news organization for breaking news and forward-looking analysis on legal and regulatory risk across the globe. Investigative journalists provide exclusive reporting on probes, policy and enforcement trends, litigation and legislative developments across key areas of regulatory risk: Antitrust, M&A, Data Privacy & Security, Financial Crime, Trade, State Aid and Sector Regulation. Trusted by top law firms, corporate counsel and the public sector, our coverage empowers our customers to respond first to changes in the regulatory landscape, navigating risks and leveraging opportunities for their business or clients. Visit https://mlexmarketinsight.com to find out more. About the Role: Global regulatory risk newswire MLex is looking for an Editor for its London bureau. This is an opportunity to cover a wide range of regulatory stories from competition to climate, and is suited both to experienced editors and to reporters with a flair for writing who want to make the switch. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor reporters and help develop their story ideas. The core role is to edit and rewrite copy from the London and Brussels bureaus across all MLex services: Mergers, Antitrust, Data Privacy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Trade, Financial Services, Financial Crime, Intellectual Property and Energy. These are complex regulatory areas, and the Editor will rapidly need to build a thorough, localized understanding of them all in order to ask the right questions about accuracy, context, timeliness, sourcing and news value. MLex is a real-time newswire, and the successful candidate will be expected to turn around urgent copy quickly. With the support of the Europe Managing Editor in Brussels and Deputy Managing Editor in London, they will manage the daily copy flow and make decisions on which stories to prioritize in real time. We also publish daily in-depth reporting and commentary, and the Editor will work with reporters to craft these, from refining the initial idea to making the finished article jump off the screen. Further tasks will include to help coach reporters on all aspects of the writing process, contribute to developing MLex coverage, and prepare stories and images for featured presentation on our website. Responsibilities: Edit and rewrite stories from reporters in London and Brussels Develop a deep understanding across MLex areas of regulatory coverage Help manage the daily copy flow Contribute to editorial decision-making Coach reporters on all aspects of the writing process Prepare stories and images for featured presentation on our website Serve as a role model in the London office Support the Managing Editor for Europe and the Deputy Managing Editor in London Requirements: Solid editing skills with attention to detail and accuracy Writing flair in both spot news and analysis Talent for writing concise, punchy headlines and summaries Understanding of complex topics Multitasking and prioritization skills Social skills to work with and mentor reporters 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 for you     We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:     Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days  Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits  Wellbeing programs  Life assurance  Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme  Save As You Earn share option scheme  Travel Season ticket loan  Electric Vehicle Scheme  Optional Dental Insurance  Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave  Employee Assistance Programme  Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children  RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you  Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer  Access to extensive learning and development resources  Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work    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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy. 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