Manager, Content

About the role

The Manager, Content role is responsible for drafting and editing a wide range of thought leadership materials, including Firmwide publications, client alerts, newsletters, social media posts, podcast materials, and more. This position will also develop and execute marketing campaigns in coordination with the Firm’s business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, edits, and gains necessary approvals on a variety of content, including client alerts, newsletters, social media posts, podcast materials, and more.
• Builds cohesive marketing campaigns to maximize the Firm’s thought leadership in connection with business development efforts and to amplify the Skadden brand.
• Reviews industry publications to stay up to date on legal news and practice developments; assists with practice-specific content projects as needed.
• Works together with the Firm’s social media team to develop campaigns and strategies to promote thought leadership and bolster engagement.
• Collaborates with the Firm’s lawyers, as well as business development and PR colleagues, to generate thought leadership ideas and themes, as well as innovative vehicles for distribution and promotion.
• Considers and executes ways to deploy graphics and data visualizations in thought leadership.
• Works efficiently with the Marketing Technology and Design teams on thought leadership production and distribution.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the Communications team to fulfill general content requests and develop cohesive messaging.
• Reviews content for grammar, style, and consistency.
• Ensures all content complies with Firm policies, brand guidelines, and style.
• Ensures focused, effective materials and copy that is accurate and error-free.
• Demonstrates effective decision-making.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and journalistic interviewing skills.
• Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems (InDesign and in-house AI platforms).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Able to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities, organizing and prioritizing work and delegating effectively.
• Able to handle sensitive matters, maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Able to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Able to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Able to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of seven years experience in a content marketing function.
• Legal content and marketing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental leave.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Schedule

This position is based in our New York office and is hybrid.

Pay

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.