Job Summary
Reporting to the Center for the Legal Profession’s (CLP) Executive Director, this position is primarily responsible for both writing substantive content and the editorial and subscription management needs of the Center’s digital publication, The Practice. Because The Practice is produced entirely by the Center—from e-commerce to backend technical details to substantive content to marketing and subscription management—the position requires an interest in and ability to move between diverse tasks. The position works in concert with Center leadership on story ideas and editorial decisions, but is expected to take the day-to-day lead in ensuring The Practice’s high-quality content and user-friendly operations are maintained and developed.
In addition to The Practice duties, the position will also help drive and enhance the Center’s wider communication efforts, including event publicity and follow-up, outreach to our varied constituencies (via both traditional and digital media), and broader efforts to expand the Center’s impact globally. The role requires a strategic mindset and the ability to bridge between the academic and practitioner worlds.
Like everyone on the Center’s small team, the position requires an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, the ability to self-motivate, and a no task is too small or too big attitude.
Job-Specific Responsibilities
As the Associate Editor you will:
- In collaboration with the Center’s Executive Director, drive The Practice issue and story development and execution
- Produce substantive content (approximately four stories per issue; six issues per year), including story development, background research, interviews, writing drafts, and delivering final copy
- Handle editorial and operational responsibilities associated with The Practice as a publication, including style guides, liaising with external contributors, issue layout and design, marketing and communications, and subscription management.
- Maintain and develop The Practice and the Center’s digital infrastructures, including websites and subscription management systems
- Help lead Center communications and outreach, including event publicity and follow-up, drafting press releases and other communication, managing digital media, and generally expanding the Center’s global impact
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience required
Additional Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people who have:
- Exceptionally strong writing skills, including the ability to bridge academic and practitioner audiences
- Experience in online writing/editing
- Comfort with interviewing and interacting with high-level leaders
- Communications and marketing experience, preferably in a professional service or research setting
- Familiarity with WordPress and/or other digital publication tools
- A demonstrated interest in the legal profession
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Additional Information
Please submit a cover letter with your application.
Further writing samples will be requested during the selection process.
This is a term appointment expected to extend one year from start date, contingent on funding and department needs.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.
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