News Assistant

TL;DR

News Assistant: Supporting the editorial team by monitoring federal and state court dockets, regulatory databases, and congressional hearings with an accent on identifying breaking legal news. Focus on pitching story ideas to editors and transitioning into reporting and writing news articles.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $60,000/annually

Company

hirify.global is a leading online newswire for business lawyers, providing breaking legal news and analysis to millions of readers globally as part of LexisNexis.

What you will do

• Monitor federal and state court dockets for breaking legal developments.
• Track regulatory databases, websites, and congressional hearings.
• Pitch timely and relevant story ideas to editorial staff.
• Collaborate with editors to ensure accurate and informative news coverage.
• Transition into reporting and writing original news articles.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• Demonstrated research and writing skills.
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple information streams.
• Ability to work 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET), Monday - Friday.

Nice to have

• Media or publishing industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous time-off programs and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support for work-life balance including parental leave and family care leaves.
• Opportunities for professional development and study assistance.