Senior Content Editor - Legal Updates & Thought Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in the United States seeks a Content Manager to own the firm's legal updates and blog program from intake to publication. You will ensure timely, polished, and SEO-friendly content by coordinating with attorneys, BD, and the Marketing Technology team.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, you will edit for style and accuracy, govern content workflows, and help scale thought leadership across digital channels while aligning with practice priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or a related field required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a writing and editorial role with strong editing across content types.
• Experience in legal, professional services, or B2B content marketing with governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm's legal updates (client alerts) and blog program from intake through final publication.
• Set and maintain governance rules and publication checklists for alerts and blogs.
• Track content through the pipeline and manage deadlines with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Business Development to align topics with priorities and timing.
• Publish content across digital channels including the firm website.
• Maintain records of status, publication history, and performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Sr. Brand Manager and BD Teams to update website content.
• Serve as a senior editor across content formats and ensure SEO/AI best practices.

Skills

Writing & editing

SEO/AI familiarity

Project management

Editorial governance

Content marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related field

Tools

CMS

Analytics

SEO tools

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP in the United States seeks a Content Manager to own the firm's legal updates and blog program from intake to publication. You will ensure timely, polished, and SEO-friendly content by coordinating with attorneys, BD, and the Marketing Technology team.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, you will edit for style and accuracy, govern content workflows, and help scale thought leadership across digital channels while aligning with practice priorities.