Description
We are looking for aNews Reporterto join our London office. You will report on data protection and privacy, artificial intelligence, social media regulation and other major legal and regulatory issues for Lexology PRO. We report on the investigations, litigation and policymaking that affect data – ranging from GDPR investigations to the global overhaul of artificial intelligence regulation.
The Lexology PRO data team is responsible for generating daily news and longer-form analysis that keeps our global subscription base of major law firms, companies, regulators and government departments up to date with key global developments. This is a unique opportunity to join an international team that reports on some of the most important topics facing the tech industry and business as a whole. Our reporters are well-regarded experts who spot opportunities to generate stories from courts, data, policy changes, and relationships with lawyers and policymakers. All members of the editorial team have opportunities to travel internationally.
You do not need specific experience of data protection or legal matters more generally – but we expect reporters to be able to structure a hard news story, have a nose for a good lead and an ability to network with senior decision-makers. A journalism or legal qualification is preferable, but not at all necessary.
Why LBR?
An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.
Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees
We are happy to share that we have partnered with
Business Disability Forumto help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.
We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.
‘We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.’
Who we want
- A reporter or writer at the start of their career
- Someone who can understand complex topics and find accessible ways to report them
- A networker who can create a network of sources and contacts to support their work
- A fast worker who can hit short-term deadlines while working on longer-term projects
- A self-starter who can learn how to cover a critical and growing area of law and business
Skills, knowledge and expertise
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- An aptitude for finding, pitching and reporting stories
- Ability to find sharp angles in stories
- Self-starter, confident in covering this critical and growing area of law and business
- Team-oriented and collaborative outlook in newsrooms
- Demonstrable interest in either business, finance journalism or current affairs
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree or other qualification in law, journalism or a related subject would be beneficial but not necessary
Benefits
Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:
Start of employment:
- Eye Care
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A day off for your birthday
After 3 months employment:
- Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
After 4 months and 1 year's service:
- Life assurance after 4 months
- Private healthcare after 1 years’ service
After probation:
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym membership & fitness classes
Additional Perks:
- Company socials e.g., Christmas and Summer parties
- Access to Employee Affinity Networks
- Mentoring scheme
- Volunteering Day
- Mortgage Advice
We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.
Please visit our website for more information.