About the Role
Law360 Australia is seeking a motivated and adaptable General Assignment Reporter to join its fast‐paced newsroom. In this role, you will deliver timely, accurate and engaging news stories, reporting on developments across a variety of industries and legal practice areas. The ideal candidate brings strong news judgment, curiosity, and the ability to respond quickly to evolving news cycles, alongside a solid understanding of Australia's legal landscape.
Responsibilities
* Report and write daily legal news articles with speed, accuracy and strong news judgment.
* Write clear, compelling and accurate headlines.
* Adhere to Law360's editorial standards, in‐house style guidelines.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with sources.
* Collaborate closely with fellow reporters, editors and regional/global Law360 teams to support cohesive coverage.
* Contribute to editorial meetings and support story development and newsroom planning.
* Use approved LexisNexis tools, including AI‐assisted technologies, responsibly and within governance frameworks to support editorial workflows.
* Participate in ongoing training and professional development initiatives.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Proven relevant skills gained through experience will be considered.
* Qualifications in journalism / media or related field.
* Exceptional communication skills.
* At least one year of full‐time paid reporting experience.
* Demonstrated reporting and writing skills.
* Research, analytical & database skills.
* Experience reporting for a business or legal audience (preferred).
Benefits
Opportunity to be part of the launch of a new editorial bureau in Australia.
Global newsroom collaboration with award‐winning journalists.
Optical assistance life assurance and income protection; option to buy additional annual leave days; employee assistance program; referral bonus; flexible working arrangements.
Access to learning and development resources; retail discounts and cashback offers; global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes; electric vehicle novated leasing.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.
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