Content Manager

Planet Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Content Manager in New York to lead a wide range of content and employer branding initiatives, including award submissions, high-priority website, business development and news content, speeches and talking points.

The ideal candidate is a versatile writer/editor with 7+ years of senior editorial experience, adept at translating complex legal content into compelling, error-free narratives for diverse audiences, while collaborating across firm leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years editorial or content experience in a legal environment.
• Proficient in AP style and editing for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to distill complex legal content into clear narratives.
• Experience coordinating multi-source content projects with leadership teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Comfort with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of content and employer branding initiatives, including award submissions, high-priority website, business development and news content, speeches, panel outlines, talking points and other special projects.
• Partner with colleagues across the firm to shape and deliver narratives that elevate the brand.
• Manage editorial projects involving multiple stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Draft and edit high-quality content with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Mentor junior staff to strengthen writing skills and subject knowledge.

Skills

Editorial excellence

Project management

Copyediting (AP style)

Writing and storytelling

Strong collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Content Manager
Location: Hybrid (Mon-Thurs on-site) in NY, NY
Salary: $150,000-$190,000 depending on experience
The Planet Group's New York-based Law Firm is seeking a Content Managerto join their team.The Content Manager leads a wide range of content and employer branding initiatives, including award submissions, high-priority website, business development and news content, speeches, panel outlines, talking points and other special projects. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with colleagues across the firm to shape and deliver narratives that elevate our brand. The ideal candidate is a versatile writer and editor with senior-level experience managing complex editorial projects involving multiple stakeholders, and a passion for translating complex content into compelling, error-free stories that resonate with a variety of audiences.
Content Manager Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Partner with Business Development and other functional teams to deliver multi-stakeholder marketing and employer branding projects
• Assess, update and expand high-visibility content, ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic messaging and visibility priorities
• Guide content projects from concept to completion, navigating approval processes and communicating directly with firm leadership
• Draft and edit compelling award submissions and external-facing practice, matter and attorney-specific content
• Identify and develop new content and marketing initiatives that raise brand awareness and reach target audiences and candidates
• Craft talking points, panel outlines, speeches and other internal communications
• Engage with and leverage AI tools across content workflows to boost efficiency, creativity and quality, applying sound judgment, rigorous fact-checking and strict confidentiality standards
• Mentor, edit and empower junior staff to strengthen their writing skills and subject knowledge
• Other projects as needed

Content Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and seven or more years of full-time experience, ideally in a legal communications or content creation role
• Demonstrated editorial excellence (writing, editing and copyediting to AP style) and proven ability to manage projects involving stakeholders across seniority levels and functions
• Demonstrated success in quickly absorbing and distilling complex legal content into concise, compelling and error-free narratives
• Thrives in an environment with shifting priorities, meeting time-sensitive deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously, including confidential matters
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a resourceful, driven and professional approach; a genuine desire to learn; and a commitment to team success

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