Content Manager

New York, USA (On-site)

$145K/yr – $190K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a senior editorial and communications function within a law firm, directing content, awards, webinars, and team delivery.

  • Own and mentor 2–3 junior Communications team members.
  • Must-have: Five+ years in law firm or professional services with strong writing.
  • Standout: Strong editorial leadership across multiple channels and events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor 2–3 junior Communications team members.
  • Lead shaping and executing of awards program, including drafting and editing submissions, managing deadlines and coordinating approvals.
  • Write, edit and publish content in collaboration with lawyers and internal teams, including client wins, events, firm news and press coverage across digital and print channels.
  • Oversee the review and approval process for content, ensuring accuracy, consistency with firm style, and timely delivery.
  • Partner with Creative Services to integrate content into designed materials and campaigns.
  • Manage the Firm’s webinar program and support podcast initiatives, including planning, scheduling, publishing, and promotion.
  • Maintain and distribute the Firm editorial calendar and identify new opportunities for thought leadership and visibility.
  • Track and report on publications, awards and communications activities.
  • Take on additional projects as needed to support senior team leaders and other stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Five or more years of work experience in a law firm, professional services environment, credible news organization, or comparable position in a corporation is required.
  • BA or equivalent required.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and research skills (writing/editing test required).
  • Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible language.
  • Proficiency in standard business tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe) and willingness to learn new platforms, such as Dealcloud.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing junior team members and working effectively with senior stakeholders.

Preferred

  • Experience as a lawyer, paralegal, business/legal reporter, editor, writing tutor or self-proclaimed grammar geek is welcomed.

Benefits

  • The total compensation package may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits.
  • For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit www.sullcrom.com/employee-benefits.
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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients around the world. The results we achieve have set us apart for more than 140 years and become a model for the modern practice of law. Today, S&C is a leader in each of its core practice areas and in each of its geographic markets. S&C comprises approximately 875 lawyers. They serve our clients around the world through a network of 13 offices, located in leading financial centers in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. We are headquartered in New York. Content may include attorney advertising.

New York, New York, USA
2.1K employees (44 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
94.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.1%
Direct
39%
Referral
4.3%
Social
1.1%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
33 (2% of company)

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