Editorial Services Lead Marcom
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Editorial Services Lead plays a critical role within Lathams Brand & Communications team helping to guide and deploy the firms voice across marketing products and channels. This role works closely with colleagues across marketing communications and business development teams and directly with lawyers to draft and refine crisp compelling accurate on-brand copy across a variety of mediums including: pitch and marketing materials web and social copy internal and external newsletters video and podcast scripts and event collateral among others. The Lead also partners with stakeholders across the firm on marketing and messaging projects helping to protect and enhance the firms brand. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Participating in specific editorial initiatives which may include generating marketing communications digital copy thought leadership award submissions and lawyer biographies
- Keeping abreast of trends within editing and marketing communications to present Lathams value proposition people capabilities and insights in ways that engage and resonate with a range of stakeholders
- Upholding the quality of content produced by the team as it aligns with the firms strategic vision
- Actively contributing to and managing aspects of editorial projects maintaining a focus on excellence and timeliness
- Remaining informed about the firms priorities industry developments and communication trends
- Maintaining the integrity and consistency of information across all firm communication platforms safeguarding confidentiality
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate excellent writing editing and interviewing skills and the ability to translate complex ideas and information into concise high-quality content that adheres to department standards
- Exhibit a solid understanding of the marketing communications function and business development cycle within a professional services organization including business-to-business (B2B) marketing concepts
- Possess the ability to bring good judgment diplomacy and a growth mindset to every project
And have:
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent in marketing journalism or communications; a minimum of five (5) years relevant training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- A minimum of five (5) years communications public relations and/or journalism experience
- A minimum of three (3) years professional services experience preferably
- Familiarity with AI tools preferably
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
