The Assistant Editor will play a central role in shaping SCO’s editorial output. They will identify and track cases that have the potential to influence the development of law or significantly impact the public. They will commission pieces, collaborate with staff writers and contributors on pitches, and oversee reporting—from editing and copy-editing to fact-checking.
The Assistant Editor will ideate with writers to develop new stories and areas of research, while also writing and editing daily hearing reports, case summaries, and explainers on judgments. They will edit in-depth analytical pieces, judge profiles, video scripts, and other daily outputs from the team.
Working with the Social Media Editor, the Assistant Editor will also contribute to developing and implementing SCO’s communications strategy across digital platforms. The Assistant Editor will further support SCO’s outreach initiatives, including workshops, seminars, conferences, and other events.
