Senior Intellectual Property Reporter
About The Position
MLex is seeking a senior reporter to cover intellectual property litigation and regulation with a significant focus on the federal courts and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The ideal candidate will have some experience covering the federal court system and federal agencies; and will have enthusiasm for partnering with other reporters. MLex is a highly collaborative environment, and the reporter will frequently work with reporters focused on similar topics in Brussels, London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Silicon Valley, Hong Kong and elsewhere. The job offers opportunities to break news on topics such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. The successful candidate will have the ability to write in-depth stories about the implications of judicial, legislative, and regulatory matters.
Requirements
- Reporting experience covering intellectual property, tech industry and/or US courts or USPTO
- Experience guiding junior reporters
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or legal background
- Have solid writing skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive in shaping MLex’s coverage.
- Have the ability to provide analysis of events and documents, illuminating context and big-picture trends
- Possess a background in law, and/or experience in news or legal organizations is preferred
Responsibilities
- Writing in-depth commentary pieces on relevant topics
- Quickly turning around clear, well-organized spot news stories
- Locating and organizing relevant information from public documents and other sources
- Building network of sources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
