Publishing Production Manager, Soweto

LexisNexis Legal&Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the role Lead a collaborative editorial team to create and deliver high-quality legal content for the U.S. market. You’ll manage content development, implement modern workflows, and champion innovative practices, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve speed, quality, and scalability.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality content:

Ensure timely, accurate, and relevant content that meets business goals and customer needs.

Manage resources:

Oversee budgets and enforce best practices for quality and efficiency.

Lead and develop the team:

Recruit, coach, and support team members; foster an inclusive and growth-oriented environment.

Drive innovation:

Promote AI-assisted content creation and standardize workflows for future-ready products.

Use data for improvement:

Monitor performance metrics and apply insights to enhance processes.

Collaborate across teams:

Work with editors, operations, product, and technology teams to unlock new opportunities and improve customer experience.

Model the culture:

Encourage learning, clear decision-making, and accountability.

Experience

Law degree (LLB/JD or equivalent).

Editorial or content development experience in publishing, media, or legal fields.

Leadership experience (3+ years preferred) with a focus on coaching and team development.

Strong organizational and process-management abilities.

Comfortable using data to inform decisions; proficiency in Excel.

Collaborative mindset and ability to influence in a matrixed environment.

Experience with content management systems, XML, vendor management, and AI tools in editorial workflows (preferred).

Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover&Funeral Cover)

Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

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