Content Manager

Location:  Hybrid in New York (Mon-Thurs on-site)
Base Salary:  $140,000-$170,000

The Planet Group's  New York based Law Firm is seeking a Direct-Hire  Content Manager that will be responsible for two distinct workflows: managing recruiting-related content creation/employer branding efforts, and drafting awards-related content, as well as variety of high-priority website, business development and news content, talking points and special content projects in collaboration with the Content team.

The ideal candidate for this position is a versatile editor and writer with experience managing complex editorial projects involving multiple stakeholders and collaborators, and a love of translating complex content into compelling, error-free narratives tailored to appeal to a variety of audiences.


Content Manager Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with Legal Recruiting and Content teams to spearhead the development and execution of U.S.-focused recruitment marketing and employer branding projects
• Assess, revise, update and expand recruitment-related content opportunities to align with the firm’s strategic messaging and visibility priorities
• Demonstrate a dedication to seeing content projects through to completion through various approvals processes, including front-line communication with firm leadership
• Draft and edit award submissions and other practice, matter and attorney-specific content
• Identify opportunities to develop new content and marketing initiatives to raise brand awareness and reach target audiences/candidates
• Craft talking points, speeches and other internal communications
• As senior member of content team, supervise, mentor and empower junior staff.

Content Manager Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven years’ full-time work experience preferred, ideally in legal communications/content creation role; experience in recruiting environment would be extremely helpful.
• Demonstrated editorial skills (writing, editing and copyediting to AP style) and demonstrated ability to manage projects involving stakeholders across seniority and functions.
• Ability to quickly collect, digest and translate complex legal content into pithy, compelling and error-free narratives.
• Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities to meet time-sensitive deadlines, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously, including confidential matters.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a resourceful, driven and professional attitude; a genuine desire to learn; and a commitment to ensure team success. 

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