Content Manager — Legal Updates & Thought Leadership

Husch Blackwell LLP; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Content Manager to Own the firm’s legal updates and blog program from intake through publication, ensuring accuracy, on-brand messaging, and SEO-optimized thought leadership. The role works with attorneys, BD, and the Marketing team to publish timely content across digital channels.

The position emphasizes governance, quality editing, and strategic content initiatives, with a focus on readability and client-centric communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of writing and editorial experience across thought leadership content.
• Experience in legal, professional services, or B2B content marketing and managing content from intake to publication.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm's legal updates and blog program from intake to publication.
• Set governance rules and publication checklists; ensure conflicts checks and sign-offs.
• Manage content pipeline, deadlines, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with BD and marketing teams to align topics with priorities and client relevance.
• Edit content for style, grammar, and brand voice with SEO considerations.
• Develop and implement editorial governance processes and workflows.

Skills

Editorial writing

Content strategy

SEO & AI optimization

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/journalism

Tools

CMS platforms

SEO tools

Analytics tools

AI-assisted drafting

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Content Manager to Own the firm’s legal updates and blog program from intake through publication, ensuring accuracy, on-brand messaging, and SEO-optimized thought leadership. The role works with attorneys, BD, and the Marketing team to publish timely content across digital channels.

The position emphasizes governance, quality editing, and strategic content initiatives, with a focus on readability and client-centric communication.