Senior Intellectual Property Reporter

About the Role

• This is an onsite position with five days per week (M-F) in office required at either our San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC newsrooms.

MLex is seeking a senior reporter to cover intellectual property regulation, legislation and enforcement with a significant focus on the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the federal courts.

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.

MLex is a highly collaborative environment, and the reporter will frequently work with reporters focused on similar topics in Brussels, São Paulo, Silicon Valley, Hong Kong and elsewhere. The job offers opportunities to break news on topics such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. The successful candidate will have the ability to write in-depth stories about the implications of legislative, regulatory and judicial matters.

Responsibilities

Writing clear, well-organized news stories and analysis

Locating and organizing relevant information from public documents and other sources

Writing one-paragraph summaries identifying key information in those documents

Creating and modifying portfolios with relevant information

Coordinating with reporters and editors to ensure that portfolios are complete

Requirements

Experience covering intellectual property or related matters

Experience guiding junior reporters

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or legal background

Have solid writing skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive in shaping MLex’s coverage.

Have the ability to provide analysis of events and documents, illuminating context and big-picture trends

Possess a background in law, and / or experience in news or legal organizations is preferred

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, and study assistance, 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