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Editor
Location: work from home
Salary: Competitive
Our client informs, leads opinion, and raises discussion on discrimination law from a claimant perspective.
The Role
The imminent departure of their long-serving dynamic duo who have been the powerhouse behind their journal for many long years creates an opportunity for two new talents to make their mark. They are profoundly grateful to them both for all their hard work over this time but they have just produced their last edition.
So for the immediate future they are looking for a new freelance editor who can step up and produce the content for their July edition in the first instance and then subsequent editions, three times a year.
The post holder will work from home and report to the Executive Committee.
Key Responsibilities
- Keeping up to date with relevant caselaw, statute and other developments in and affecting discrimination law, and reading the latest relevant cases in order to identify which ones should be reported;
- Deciding upon the contents of the edition (including case reports, articles, news items and book reviews);
- Identifying and commissioning authors to write articles and case notes, and other items to be included such as news items and book reviews;
- Liaising with the Executive Committee regarding potential authors and the contents of each edition;
- Identifying and commissioning authors to write up cases, and other items to be included such as articles and book reviews;
- Developing and maintaining the range of volunteer authors as active members and supporting new volunteers to write for Briefings;
- Writing the editorial;
- Preparing news items, and amending the list of abbreviations;
- Liaising with authors to ensure content is received by deadlines;
- Editing received articles and case reports, ensuring they are accurate and match the 'house style' in terms of style, consistency and content;
- Ensure that all content is free of libel and adheres to the appropriate legal guidelines and standards;
- Exercising general editorial control throughout.
Production
Responsible for the production of Briefings, which involves:
- Creating a first draft of the edition and sending it to the typesetter;
- Liaising with the typesetter to agree a final version;
- Proof reading the final version;
- Going through the list of corrections with the typesetter;
- Liaising with their Administrator regarding distribution of Briefings, as well as advertisements and inserts in Briefings.
Other
- Producing a report on Briefings for their annual report.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential requirements:
- A minimum of two years working in the equality law field
- Knowledge of discrimination law and the legal systems across the UK
- Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
- Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise and to work effectively to tight deadlines and under pressure
- Experience of writing, editing and proof reading
- Ability to explain complex concepts simply
- Proficient in the use of information technology and able to be administratively self-supporting
- Diplomacy and tenacity
Desirable requirements:
- Educated to degree level
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Past experience of claimant litigation
- Ability to network effectively in the equality law field
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date: Sunday 30th March 2025
