Commissioning Editor - Texts page is loaded Commissioning Editor - Texts Apply locations Wellington New Zealand Auckland time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R69062 About the role The Commissioning Editor, Texts will be instrumental in the future offerings of the New Zealand Content Management team. You will support the Texts team to grow the portfolio to meet ongoing customer needs and support revenue growth. You will be able to formulate a good understanding of the core content offering and apply this to strategic content proposals based on a deep knowledge of segment and customer behaviours and personas. This role will be expected to engage closely with various business stakeholders to gain approval on business cases and developments working in close collaboration with the Content Management team to maintain a strong understanding of the product, its value proposition and unique selling points. This is a permanent full-time role that can be based in either Wellington or Auckland from our NZ offices. Some regular in-office time is preferable, but there is also the opportunity to work flexibly and from home. Key Responsibilities Awareness of developments, legislative reforms, procedures, case law and trends to inform content development decisions. Ensure a concerted focus on commissioning that includes tikanga Maori, matauranga Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Identify and implement plans to harvest and/or discontinue underperforming titles, ability to prioritise developments to balance impactful development and revenue targets. Business case development, delivery, and presentation for approval as per strategic plans for new content in close consultation with internal stakeholders. Deliver business case proposals on existing content development opportunities to support growth within core content offering. High quality and timely publication of text titles into their online formats to ensure end product meets customer need. Develop close working relationships with our authors, customers and internal stakeholders, including Sales and Marketing teams. What's in this role for you? An excellent opportunity to work with one of the major providers in legal research and technology solutions Share in our global mission and contribute every day to advance the rule of law around the world Exciting and engaging long-term career path as an alternative to legal practice that remains engaged with the legal industry A supportive, collaborative and passionate team to work with and a corporate culture that invests in its people and prioritises wellbeing Flexible working conditions that promote a healthy work/life balance Training and upskilling provided for editorial and technical skills Exciting career and personal development opportunities To be successful, you'll bring with you: 1-2 years of experience as a commissioning editor/content developer or equivalent experience in legal or publishing industries. Experience working within the publishing and/or legal industry. A working knowledge and experience of the publishing process preferred. Highly organised and self-driven, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong communication and project management skills. Superior reading and legal comprehension skills. Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. Computer skills in Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Apply today, or to learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here: www.relx.com/careers/join-us https://www.lexisnexis.co.nz/en Every day at LexisNexis, you will work with highly creative minds to explore impossibilities, inspire innovation and lead the way 21st century legal content is produced, disseminated and utilised. You have the power to empower those in need and truly make a difference to the lives of people all around the world. We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible – apply now to be considered. Thank you for your interest. 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We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what's possible for the way our customers work and to advance what's possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
