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Associate Editor – Super Lawyers

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We are looking for an Associate Editor to join our editorial team to help create Super Lawyers magazines spotlighting the work of the country’s most prominent lawyers.

Super Lawyers is a publication and service with a patented attorney rating system. We generate lists of the top 5% of attorneys in different areas of the country. These lists are published in yearly, regional magazines, which also include feature stories and shorter articles about interesting and noteworthy local attorneys. The Super Lawyers editorial team is responsible for creating the stories for these annual publications.

We’re looking for a journalist with strong writing, interviewing, copy-editing and fact-checking skills. No legal background necessary. This Associate Editor will immediately take on fact-checking and copy-editing responsibilities and will eventually become the editor of several small publications that focus on the lives, careers and cases of lawyers. Should be a self-starter with strong time-management skills.

About Super Lawyers

For more than 25 years, Super Lawyers has been a trusted name in magazine reporting,

attorney ratings, and feature profiles within the legal profession. With a national readership of

hundreds of thousands and a presence in every state, our publications are known for strong

storytelling, clear writing, and high editorial standards. Our print magazines and related editorial

products have built a long-standing reputation for quality, credibility, and thoughtful profile

writing. That work continues to earn recognition, including more than 100 professional

journalism awards in the last 10 years. For editorial candidates, Super Lawyers offers the

chance to contribute to an established, award-winning print publication with a distinct voice, a

substantial archive, and a long history of producing polished editorial work.

Job Requirements

Fact-checking stories to ensure accuracy
Copyediting and proofing content
Writing articles for print publications
Working towards becoming the primary editor of smaller publications
Assisting with the operation of the editorial component of superlawyers.com
Researching and developing new story ideas for future magazines
Collaborating with editorial colleagues to solve problems and improve processes

Experience

2+ years of professional writing/editing/journalism experience preferred
Copyediting and fact-checking experience a plus
Must provide feature-style writing samples; profiles preferred
Must provide cover letter written with no AI assistance

Knowledge/Skills

Strong English language skills, including college-level vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and

grammar

Familiarity with the principles of narrative storytelling
Knowledge of AP Style

Sensitivity: Confidential

Knowledge of U.S. legal system helpful, but not required
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and Wordpress
Highly motivated, curious and able to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis on journalism preferred

At Internet Brands, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the compensation for this role to start at $50k and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process.

Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Internet Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

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