Assistant Managing Editor

RELX•Washington, DC

1d•$90,500 - $190,500•Remote

About The Position

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the editorial side of our data team. This role involves overseeing reporters, editors, and research specialists who transform data into compelling and rigorous journalism. The Assistant Managing Editor will ensure that data-driven series are reported, written, edited, and produced to the highest standards. This is a hands-on editorial leadership position where the AME will shape story ideas, coach team members, and be responsible for the quality of all published content, including recurring data series and investigative pieces. Collaboration with graphics, research, and survey analysts is key to ensure the accuracy of data and clarity of storytelling. The AME will also contribute to the development of new data-driven series, identify valuable datasets, and guide surveys and research to ensure they are topical and relevant to the audience. The ideal candidate can identify compelling stories within datasets.

Requirements

7-10+ years of relevant experience in newsrooms, with a strong track record in data-driven or investigative reporting and editing
Demonstrated leadership or team management experience in a newsroom
Sharp editorial judgment and strong editing skills, especially with data-heavy stories
Comfort working with data of varying quality and completeness, and the ability to spot when the numbers don't add up
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

Nice To Haves

Experience editing or producing recurring data series or investigative projects
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as R or Python
Experience with data visualization techniques
Legal industry reporting or research experience
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Degree in journalism, public policy, political science, economics, statistics or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of data reporters and editors, setting clear standards for reporting, writing, and production across our data-driven series.
Ensure data journalism is edited for accuracy, clarity, fairness, and narrative strength – making sure complex numbers translate into stories readers can actually use.
Develop and pitch story and series ideas, and guide projects from concept through publication in collaboration with reporters, editors, and graphics staff.
Coach and develop reporters and editors, helping them sharpen both their data skills and their writing.
Own the editorial quality and integrity of the team's output, including how data and statistical findings are interpreted and presented.
Partner with survey and research specialists to make sure reporting is accurate, well-sourced, and clearly explained.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration so stories publish on time and meet the highest standards.