POSITION: Senior Writer / Editor
COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $130K, commensurate with experience, plus yearly performance-based bonus, generous vacation package, 401K plus match, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Corporate Gym Memberships and more!
LOCATION: New York, NY
THE ORGANIZATION: Global Law Firm
SUMMARY: The Global Marketing & Communications Senior Writer/Editor will be responsible to produce marketing content to communicate the Firm’s messaging across platforms and to enhance the Firm’s brand.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Spearhead the development of and participation in firm recognition initiatives across the globe
- Create and manage a comprehensive calendar of ranking publications, directories, surveys and awards due dates and requirements
- Collaborate with Partners, stakeholders, media contacts/editors and team members to identify, research and analyze practice highlights, awards, wins and accomplishments
- Draft and edit wide range of marketing collateral including attorney-authored articles, biographies and practice descriptions
- Track and maintain submissions database for use in analyzing and identifying trends and creating future strategy
- Research trends and analyze peer firm directory and awards participation and marketing efforts
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Marketing or related field required
- 5+ years of legal marketing and communications writing and editorial experience within a law firm
- Highly strategic and creative with demonstrated success in raising firm recognition
- Knowledge of Associated Press style
- Excellent business writing, editing and interviewing skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment, independently as well as part of a team
