Law Business Research Ltd (www.lbresearch.com) is an established news service and publishing house providing news, analysis and research tools for the global legal community. Both in 2006 and 2012 Law Business Research Ltd won the Queen’s Award for Excellence. We are also the Strategic Research Partner of the American Bar Association section of International Law. The company employs 133 employees across our current brands:- Global Arbitration Review (GAR); Global Competition Review (GCR); Global Investigations Review (GIR); Latin Lawyer; Latin American Corporate Council Association (LACCA); Who’s Who Legal; Getting The Deal Through (GTDT) and The Law Reviews (TLR).
Our brands are published through a combination of print media and online – digital-based publications and daily email briefings. Live events and conferences are held across our GAR, GCR, Latin Lawyer and LACCA brands.
Job Summary
We are currently hiring Trainee News Reporters to join our LACCA editorial team.
Main responsibilities:
Our readership are experts in their area of legal practice, therefore our journalists are required to provide leading edge insight and analysis to this expert readership
News gathering, sourcing stories and pitching ideas
Producing accurate and timely news content on a daily and regular basis
Research and data handling for LACCA surveys
Working collaboratively as part of their editorial team to meet regular deadlines
Administration of LACCA database; keeping member details updated and adding new members
Daily management of LACCA social media
Individual Requirements
Minimum of a 2:1 from a leading university
Post-graduate Law, Latin American Studies, Politics or Journalism qualification
Excellent organisation skills are essential
Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Due to the global reach of our readership, our trainee journalists should posses an international
outlook
Demonstrable interest in Latin American business and politics
An interest in the law and business affairs and a willingness to travel internationally are essential
Legal knowledge and writing experience is an advantage
Only candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered for this role.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to trainee_news_reporter_applications@lbresearch.com