General Assignment Reporter – Law360 Australia
Location: Sydney or Melbourne, Onsite, Full‐time. Join Law360's Australian bureau to shape the future of legal and financial journalism.
About the Team
Law360, a LexisNexis company, is a global leader in legal and business journalism—delivering breaking news, in‐depth analysis, and insights across 70+ practice areas and jurisdictions. With over 2.7 million readers daily, Law360 keeps legal professionals, regulators, and business leaders ahead of critical developments.
About the Role
Reporting on developments across a variety of industries and legal practice areas, the General Assignment Reporter delivers timely, accurate and engaging news stories. The ideal candidate brings strong news judgment, curiosity, the ability to respond quickly to evolving news cycles, and 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 and in‐house style guidelines
* Build and maintain strong relationships with sources
* Collaborate closely with fellow reporters, editors and global Law360 teams for cohesive coverage
* Contribute to editorial meetings and support story development and newsroom planning
* Use approved LexisNexis tools, including AI‐assisted technologies, responsibly within governance frameworks to support editorial workflows
* Participate in ongoing training and professional development initiatives
Requirements
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
* Benefits for you and your family
* 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.
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