About the role<\/p>\n
\tAs a Commissioning Editor, you will support the acquisition, commissioning, and development of legal research content in print and digital formats for Lexis+ in line with Legal Content strategy. You will also assist in identifying opportunities for new titles and editions while supporting commissioning activities to ensure content meets quality and delivery standards.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tCommissioning, developing, and managing new content across multiple market sectors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
\n\tIdentifying opportunities for new titles and new editions to meet revenue and commissioning targets.
\n\tBuilding business cases and collaborating with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to deliver commercially viable products.
\n\tManaging the end-to-end commissioning process, including budgets, contracts, timelines, and quality standards.
\n\tContributing to budgeting, re-forecasting, and portfolio management to meet revenue and profitability goals.
\n\tConducting market and competitor research to inform commissioning decisions and product development.
\n\tSupporting sales and marketing initiatives by gathering customer feedback and contributing to go-to-market activities.
\n\tOperating with AI as a standard part of the workflow, use LLMs and AI-enabled tools daily, documenting and iterating prompts, and applying editorial judgment to verify and improve AI outputs before publication or stakeholder use.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tHave proven experience in commissioning, publishing, or content development (preferably in legal or professional sectors).
\n\tHave solid project management skills, with ability to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget.
\n\tHave commercial awareness and ability to align publishing initiatives with revenue and market needs.
\n\tBe analytical with experience gathering and applying customer, market, and competitor insights.
\n\tHave excellent communication and relationship-building skills with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders.
\n\tBe able to negotiate and manage contracts under guidance.
\n\tHave experience using Generative \u00a0AI including proactive use of technology and digital tools to enhance productivity and workflows.
\n\tBe highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently while escalating key issues as needed.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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