Senior Manager, Editorial

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden) has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. By relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are recognized as a global powerhouse for complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the open, collaborative relationships we build with clients. Our attorneys, who reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives, collaborate seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Editorial to join our Firm. Within this position, you will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of the editorial team's efforts, reviewing a wide range of content, providing guidance on editorial projects, and drafting or creating high-profile collateral for use across business development and marketing platforms. This position will be based in our New York office and has a hybrid schedule. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Oversees creation of content across editorial projects, including annual client-facing compendium of articles and pro bono and alumni publications, among others.
• Reviews editorial-generated content, including Firm news, capabilities descriptions, brochures, and message points for business development purposes, attorney biographies, thought leadership, social media, speeches, etc.
• Initiates review and revision of materials (attorney biographies, capabilities descriptions, Firm overview, Firm website, etc.) and, when possible, customizes for specific business development needs.
• Works with marketing employees and other business services professional departments to ensure that content deliverables meet the needs of internal and external clients.
• Collaborates with other business services professional departments on their editorial projects.
• Responsible for tone, style and "voice" of all written marketing collateral.
• Ensures focused, effective materials and copy that is accurate and error-free.
• Reviews materials before external distribution, such as ads and mailing teasers.
• Ensures that the employees maintain current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, as well as industry trends, and receive continued professional development for business services professionals.
• Participates in the interviewing, selection and training process.
• Coordinates and oversees department projects, day-to-day operations and long-range plans.
• Monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
• Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.
• Oversees employees' work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems.
• Initiates disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
• Recommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values.
• Develops and communicates departmental guidelines and procedures with respect to editorial projects.
• Ensures accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services.
• Engages in strategic (i.e., long-range) planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned department(s).
• Regular and reliable physical presence (ex: work as part of a team, meet with clients, use on-site equipment, etc.)
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Demonstrates significant independence in the role.
• Consistently demonstrates thought leadership and the implementation of best practices.
• Demonstrates effective decision making.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading 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