Senior Communications Manager - Law Firm Editorial Leader

Ropes & Gray LLP; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 146.000 - 222.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Ropes & Gray LLP in New York is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the firm’s editorial content. You will work with attorneys and leadership to produce clear, timely materials across alerts, thought leadership, web content, and bios, maintaining the firm’s voice.

You will mentor a team of writers, ensure accuracy, and manage major projects from inception through publication under tight deadlines, with a strong emphasis on tone and audience.

Formación

• BA or BS degree in English, journalism, or related field preferred.
• Ten to fifteen years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field. Law firm experience preferred.
• Demonstrated writing ability with clear, engaging prose, suitable tone and audience.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills with judgment to improve others' work.
• Ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team; comfort working with senior attorneys and leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and mentor a team of writers, setting editorial direction and high standards for accuracy, style, and substance across internal and external communications.
• Write and edit content across client alerts, thought leadership, web content, presentations, remarks, attorney bios, and award submissions; produce polished work under tight deadlines.
• Ensure all materials are thoroughly proofread, fact-checked, and consistent with the firm's brand and editorial standards.
• Collaborate with attorneys, firm leadership, and business development colleagues to develop content and manage competing priorities with confidence and good judgment.
• Lead major communications projects from inception through publication, coordinating across stakeholders and ensuring timely execution.
• Serve as a resource to the broader firm on writing and style questions.

Conocimientos

Editing

Proofreading

Fact-checking

Team leadership

Editorial judgment

Educación

BA/BS degree in English, journalism, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Ropes & Gray LLP in New York is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the firm’s editorial content. You will work with attorneys and leadership to produce clear, timely materials across alerts, thought leadership, web content, and bios, maintaining the firm’s voice.

You will mentor a team of writers, ensure accuracy, and manage major projects from inception through publication under tight deadlines, with a strong emphasis on tone and audience.