Senior Manager, Editorial

Location: New York

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Industry: Am Law 100 Law Firm

Salary: $154,000 – $205,000

Benefits: Excellent

Guarantee Period: 90 days

Our client, a top-ranked Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Senior Manager, Editorial to support the firm’s content strategy and uphold high editorial standards across all marketing and communications initiatives. This role will work closely with the Editorial Director and play a critical role in shaping the firm’s voice—both internally and externally—ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand and style guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Review and edit a wide range of content—including thought leadership pieces, client alerts, event invitations, and internal communications—to ensure consistency with AP style and firm-specific guidelines

Implement and uphold editorial standards across various content types, including practice descriptions, attorney biographies, social media posts, and internal messaging

Draft and edit content for the firm’s digital platforms, including the website and social media channels

Collaborate with business development, marketing, and administrative teams to ensure content aligns with business goals and engages target audiences

Support content creation and editing for rankings and awards submissions

Manage multiple content projects and editorial workflows, ensuring timely and accurate delivery

Serve as a key quality control resource, safeguarding the firm’s editorial voice

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include communications, journalism, marketing, media, or a related discipline

Minimum of 10 years of experience in editorial, communications, or business development roles within a law firm or professional services environment (PR backgrounds will not be considered)

Deep familiarity with AP style and strong command of professional editorial standards

Demonstrated success managing complex editorial projects and content calendars

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working with web and digital content management tools

Familiarity with legal industry terminology and marketing practices

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced editorial professional to lead high-impact content efforts in a dynamic and collaborative legal setting. The ideal candidate will bring strong AP style/editing skills, superior project management abilities, and a history of job longevity.

Note: Law firm or professional services experience is required.