LexisNexis

Do you have great reporting skills?

Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver on common goals?

About our Team

FTCWatch, a LexisNexis publication, is an independent news organization for breaking news and forward-looking analysis on legal and regulatory risk. Investigative journalists provide exclusive reporting on probes, policy and enforcement trends, litigation and legislative developments across key areas of regulatory risk: Antitrust, M&A and Consumer Protection. Trusted by top law firms, corporate counsel and the public sector, our coverage empowers our customers to respond first to changes in the regulatory landscape, navigating risks and leveraging opportunities for their business or clients. Visit https://www.mlexwatch.com/ftcwatch/ to find out more.

About the Role

FTCWatch is seeking a reporter in Washington, DC to cover the US Federal Trade Commission and its regulation of market competition and consumer protection.

The ideal candidate will have some experience covering Congress, the federal court system and state or federal agencies; and will have enthusiasm for partnering with other reporters. FTCWatch and its sister publication, MLex, are highly collaborative environments, and the reporter will work with reporters focused on similar topics in Washington and San Francisco, as well as internationally.

The job offers opportunities to break news on competition topics such as the regulation of mergers and enforcement of laws against monopolistic conduct. FTCWatch reports on topics related to consumer protection, such as false advertising and robocalls. An FTCWatch reporter also covers the personalities and conflicts within the agency, along with its interactions with Congress.

Responsibilities

• Writing clear, well-organized news stories and analysis
• Identifying current topics for articles/commentaries, including covering trials and similar scenarios
• Coordinating with reporters and editors to develop coverage
• Locating and organizing relevant information from public documents and other sources
• Developing personality profiles and features.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or possess a legal background
• Experience reporting and writing news
• Have solid writing skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive in shaping coverage
• Be able to demonstrate great research skills
• Possess the ability to provide analysis of events and documents, illuminating context and big picture trends

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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