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News Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated research and writing skills
  • Solid organizational skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
  • Media or publishing industry experience

Responsibilities

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

Key facts

Other skills

  • Writing
  • Research
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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RELX

Information Services & Data Providers

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries.We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions.In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America.We operate in four major market segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions.____Please note that RELX does not contact people through social media to extend job or contract offers, nor do we request money, credit card details or bank account information as part of any project or job application process. Any such request is fraudulent. Please contact your local law enforcement agency if you have been victimized by a scammer. For careers, access https://www.relx.com/careers/why-relx

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryInformation Services & Data Providers
Company size10001

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Job description

Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector.





Are you an aspiring journalist eager to make your mark in the world of legal news?


Do you have a solid foundation in writing and research and a passion for delivering timely, informative news?


About our Team
 

Law360® provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics legal professionals, business leaders and regulators need to stay on top of issues, safeguard clients and sharpen their competitive edge. The award-winning journalism of Law360 keeps readers connected to the latest, most essential news and insights across 70+ practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions and more. Law360, which serves more than 2.7 million readers every day, is owned by LexisNexis Legal & Professional® and part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.


About the Role


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.


Position hours: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET), Monday - Friday


This role can be performed anywhere within the United States.


Requirements

  • Demonstrated research and writing skills
  • Solid organizational skills


Preferences

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

Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, 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:

  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match
  • Wellbeing: 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


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.


Salary: $60,000/annually



Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY - 450 Park Ave (WeWork) $20,600 - $34,400. 

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $17,100 - $28,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

Base Pay Range for CO is $17,100 - $28,700. Base Pay Range for IL is $18,000 - $30,100. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $18,900 - $31,500. Base Pay Range for MD is $18,000 - $30,100. Base Pay Range for NY is $18,900 - $31,500. Base Pay Range for New York City is $20,600 - $34,400. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $17,100 - $28,700. Base Pay Range for OH is $16,300 - $27,200. Base Pay Range for NJ is $20,328- $32,472.




Application deadline is 08/31/2026.



We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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