Commissioning Editor at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role

• The Commissioning Editor will support the acquisition and development of research content in print and online on Lexis+ in line with Legal Markets strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, developing, and managing new content across multiple market sectors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Identifying opportunities for new titles and new editions to meet revenue and commissioning targets.
• Building business cases and collaborating with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to deliver commercially viable products.
• Managing the end-to-end commissioning process, including budgets, contracts, timelines, and quality standards.
• Contributing to budgeting, re-forecasting, and portfolio management to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Conducting market and competitor research to inform commissioning decisions and product development.
• Supporting sales and marketing initiatives by gathering customer feedback and contributing to go-to-market activities.
• Leveraging technology, including AI tools, to streamline workflows and improve commissioning efficiency.

Requirements

• Have experience in commissioning, publishing, or content development (preferably in legal or professional sectors).
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, with ability to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget.
• Apply commercial awareness and ability to align publishing initiatives with revenue and market needs.
• Use analytical skills to gather and apply insights from customers, markets, and competitors, with attention to inclusivity and relevance.
• Communicate effectively and build respectful, collaborative relationships with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiation and management, with guidance, transparency, and fairness.
• Proactively use technology and digital tools, including accessible platforms, to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
• Stay organised and detail-oriented, managing multiple priorities independently while seeking support and escalating issues when needed.