Description
We are seeking a Commissioning Editor to manage the commissioning and delivery of Legal Content for Thomson Reuters Korea, focusing on content licensing and acquisition for Korean legal content under an “Online First” strategy.
About the Role In this opportunity as a Commissioning Editor, you will:
- Source, evaluate, and collaborate with licensors, authors, and subject-matter experts to identify, scope, and secure new legal content aligned with our "Online First" strategy.
- Oversee commissioning, manuscript delivery, and third-party editing processes, ensuring content moves smoothly from concept through to publication.
- Review, validate, and test Korean legal content across platforms and environments to ensure accuracy, clarity, and practical usability for customers.
- Track legislative amendments, regulatory updates, and enforcement rules, and ensure timely internal communication and content updates.
- Cultivate long-term relationships with authors, partners, and key stakeholders in the legal and publishing industries to secure high-value content and collaboration opportunities.
- Contribute to financial and product targets through effective content licensing, performance tracking, and continuous enhancement of customer experience.
About You You're a fit for the role of Commissioning Editor if you have the following qualifications:
- Proven experience in legal content development within a legal publishing or related professional information environment.
- Strong content management skills, including planning, commissioning, editing coordination, and delivery to schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and nurture editorial and author relationships over an extended period (typically 5+ years).
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial, proactive mindset and the ability to work independently.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and understand Korean legal materials (legislation, regulations, enforcement rules) and translate them into practical, user-focused content.
What's in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
- Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.