Digital Content Editor II at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role 

• This position exists to review and analyze legislation, case law, court rules and other materials necessary for the production of LexisNexis primary law content and publications in all media, and to perform customer and marketing-related activities in accordance with business objectives. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure Accuracy, Completeness, and Timeliness by planning, prioritizing, and collaborating with subject matter experts and vendors to deliver high-quality online content. 
• Convert Legal Content for Digital Platforms and troubleshoot processing issues, sharing solutions across teams and jurisdictions to enhance customer experience. 
• Maintain Quality Standards through root cause analysis of errors, addressing process issues across content types, products, and systems. 
• Adhere to Best Practices for scheduling, tracking, and managing workflows while identifying and implementing process improvements. 
• Manage Vendor Relationships by reviewing deliverables, auditing work, and applying effective communication practices to ensure consistent quality. 
• Identify Stakeholders and Drive Solutions, proactively addressing new, broad, or recurring issues and crafting recommendations for improvement. 
• Master Editorial Systems and LN Platforms, staying current with software updates and leveraging tools for analysis, reporting, and process optimization. 
• Communicate Effectively with Stakeholders, including customers and government agencies, participating in meetings and supporting bids while balancing production timelines and team well-being. 

Requirements:  

• Have bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal degree, and Attorney admission 
• Have one to two years of editorial experience. 
• Have excellent command of English language with strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills. 
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication, a positive attitude, and professional demeanor employed in routine contact with geographically diverse colleagues and customers. 
• Able to adapt to changing business demands and have organizational skills. 
• Be self-motivated and demonstrates initiative. 
• Able to prioritize and multitask to meet critical deadlines. 
• Able to learn quickly, retain, and become proficient in new software packages and technical skills including MS Office suite and XML mark-up language.