Commissioning Editor - Law
We are the industry experts delivering actionable maritime insight, data, technology, and analytics trusted by 60,000 professionals across the globe to drive commercial advantage, evaluate risk, and support the efficient and lawful movement of seaborne trade. Our data is collected only from the most reputable partners and accurate sources, many of which are exclusive to us and our customers. Our advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry expertise transform our unparalleled data into powerful insight delivered through data and analytics platforms and services, news and commentary, and publications that help professionals in maritime operations, risk, and compliance stay well informed. Leading seaborne trade through change with data transparency, innovative technology, and human ingenuity. Role Profile Lloyd’s List Intelligence is seeking to appoint an experienced Commissioning Editor who will be responsible for the commissioning and development of content across existing and new subject areas on our platform i-law.com, which includes leading publications such as Lloyd’s Law Reports, Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly and Building Law Reports. We are looking for a proactive and experienced content commissioner with experience of working in the legal sector. They will be driven with good communication skills and willing to build new relationships with key players in our target industries. Key Responsibilities:
- Understand and identify opportunities for new content across our key subject areas through market research including attending events.
- Nurture relationships with new and existing contributors to deliver additional content across different product types, ensuring high quality output within defined budgets and deadlines.
- Work with the law content team to develop and maintain relationships with existing
authors to continue established workflow.
- Identify and plan for future editorial requirements.
- Explore and develop partnerships with external providers to increase engagement.
- Work with the product and law content team to research business cases for new
products and enhancements including customer discovery.
- Collect and analyse market intelligence on competitors.
What we are looking for: Essential
- Experience of working on high quality content commissioning in law or a similar
publishing sector.
- Confidence in building new relationships with leading law firms and contributors
from practice and academia.
- Ability to prioritise work to deadlines and budget.
- Experience of working across internal teams with different stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Our Promise to You – Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday rising to 27 after 2 years’ service
- Day off for your birthday - because you deserve to celebrate
- Life Assurance for 4 x Salary
- Company pension scheme: employee contribution of 5% basic salary, matched by an employer contribution of 5%
- Up to 4 Days Paid Volunteering per year to support causes you care about
- Additional leave for life events such as getting married or moving house
- Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy up to £250 annually
- Enhanced Family Leave including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Work from anywhere policy (up to 4 weeks per year, subject to approval) - giving you the flexibility to blend work and life on your terms
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible benefits: Private Healthcare Plan, Dental Insurance, Medical Expenses Cash Plan, Health Screening, Critical Illness Cover, Employee Assistance Programme and option to purchase 3 additional days of annual leave.
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