Senior Manager, Multimedia Projects

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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, Multimedia Projects to join our Firm. Within this position, you will lead the development and execution of innovative multimedia content that supports the Firm’s business objectives. This is a hybrid position based in our New York office. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads the creation, execution, and distribution of multimedia content, including videos, podcasts, and other digital assets that align with the Firm’s strategic goals.
• Oversees the development of content for use across the Firm’s social media channels.
• Develops and produces podcast content that showcases the Firm’s thought leadership and aligns with and enhances the Firm brand.
• Oversees all aspects of video production, from concept development and scripting to filming, editing, and post-production.
• Ensures all multimedia projects adhere to brand guidelines, are high-quality, and resonates with target audiences.
• Responsible for maintaining Firm tone, style and "voice" across multimedia projects.
• Plans and executes multi-channel campaigns that support key Firm initiatives, including client engagement, talent recruitment and thought leadership.
• Partners with internal stakeholders including marketing, business development, communications, and practice groups to ensure consistency and strategic alignment.
• Works with marketing group and other business services professional departments to ensure that content deliverables meet the needs of internal and external clients.
• Tracks performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to enhance impact.
• Collaborates with other business services professional departments on multimedia projects as appropriate.
• Oversees relationships with external vendors, agencies, and production teams as needed.
• Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends, and 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<