Responsibilities

• Lead Berry Law’s Editorial Strategy
• Conduct original research and reporting, and develop authoritative studies, reports, and white papers.
• Write thought leadership articles that establish Berry Law as a national authority in Veterans Disability and Personal Injury law.
• Develop editorial calendars aligned with firm priorities, legislative developments, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor legal, legislative, and VA policy developments to identify the stories that matter most to Veterans.
• Own High-Value Content Creation
• Draft long-form website content, practice area pages, guides, and educational resources.
• Write executive thought leadership pieces, opinion articles, and media-ready content.
• Draft persuasive copy that allows Berry Law to capitalize quickly on breaking news and emerging media opportunities.
• Provide ongoing website news updates and timely commentary.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Journalism from an accredited institution
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities, demonstrated through a portfolio of published work
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly for professional and consumer audiences
• Outstanding research, organization, and editorial judgment
• Ability to translate sophisticated legal concepts into compelling, reader-friendly content
• Deep attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Preferred

• Experience covering law, government, public policy, or military affairs
• Familiarity with Veterans Disability, Personal Injury, or litigation
• Experience developing thought leadership or educational content
• Familiarity with SEO, content strategy, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and AI-assisted research
• Experience working with Veteran or military communities
• Background collaborating with marketing, media, or communications teams