News Assistant

RELX • New York, NY

2d • Remote

About The Position

Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our team. The position’s primary responsibilities are checking federal and state court dockets, monitoring regulatory databases and websites, and pitching story ideas to editors. News Assistants also track congressional hearings and other noteworthy events. The job will eventually include opportunities to report and write some news articles.

Requirements

• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Solid organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Media or publishing industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Responsibilities

• Checking federal and state court dockets
• Monitoring regulatory databases and websites
• Pitching story ideas to editors
• Tracking congressional hearings and other noteworthy events
• Reporting and writing some news articles

Benefits

• Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Wellness platform with incentives, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level