Reporter

MLex (part of LexisNexis Global company) is an independent media organization providing exclusive market insight, analysis and commentary on regulatory risk. Our customers, the world’s leading law firms, corporations, hedge funds, advisory firms and regulators, rely on our reporting to ensure they are well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities posed by regulatory change as well as to mitigate the risks._
- LexisNexis is a division of the RELX Group with operations in more than 100 countries. We are a leading supplier of information and technology solutions to legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, tax, accounting and academic professionals. Our mission is to support the Rule of Law and assist our customers to advance commerce, society and justice._

About the team and role:
MLex (part of LexisNexis) has an exciting opportunity for a reporter to join the global editorial team. Reporting to MLex’s Asia-Pacific managing editor and working closely with journalists in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, this permanent, full-time role will be based at LexisNexis’ Parliament House offices in Canberra.

The job involves an ability to condense complex legal and policy matters into clear and succinct reports. It requires a sound understanding of Australian and New Zealand legislative processes and a background in either journalism, law or related fields. It offers flexible home/office working options, if required, as part of a 35-hour work week, with no weekend work required.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Clear, well-written and accessible copy covering all policy discussion, including all committee work, in Australia’s federal parliament, with a particular emphasis on the reporting of Senate Estimates hearings when they involve officials from three enforcement agencies: ACCC, OAIC and Austrac.
- Ensure that MLex’s coverage is the most detailed, accurate and timely in Australia and New Zealand.
- Constant and daily interaction with editors and MLex’s global team of reporters to ensure local content features prominently in global features
- In-depth reporting on key policy areas (in particular ABC). This may involve extensive research with a view to breaking stories relevant to MLex’s policy coverage.
- Regularly breaking stories that haven’t been reported elsewhere in Australian or international media.
- Willingness to participate in MLex’s weekly podcast if required.

What’s in this role for you?
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative and passionate editorial team and a corporate culture that invests in its people and prioritises wellbeing.
- Be a member of a global reporting team with an exciting and engaging long-term career path.
- Flexible working conditions with no weekend work, promoting a healthy work/life balance.
- Training and upskilling provided for editorial and technical skills.
- Exciting career and personal development opportunities.
- An excellent opportunity to work with one of the major providers in legal research and technology solutions.
- Your birthday is a bonus holiday every year, plus 2 volunteering days off, as well as a “picnic day” off each year

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in journalism and/or law with 3+ years’ journalism experience, or equivalent in a related field.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to condense complex legal matters into accessible copy.
- Sound understanding of Australian and New Zealand legislative processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Drive and willingness to identify and pursue previously unreported stories.

To learn more about opportunities with MLex, LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:

- Thank you for your interest._

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