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Goodwin · 2 hours ago

Manager, Editorial Operations

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

Goodwin is a leading firm working with innovative investors and entrepreneurs across various industries. The Manager of Editorial Operations will oversee the development of editorial content, collaborating with authors and client development teams to create engaging materials that enhance the firm's brand.

Intellectual PropertyLaw EnforcementLegalLife ScienceReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

You will work with Goodwin authors — typically lawyers — and client development teams to write and edit content in a range of formats and for a variety of channels, including web and ad copy, marketing collateral, short- and long-form articles, and video scripts

Content areas include but are not limited to specific industries (e.g., financial services, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology), practices (e.g., litigation, transactions, and regulation), and issues that are core to our values and culture (e.g., DEI, pro bono)

You will act as both thought partner and line editor, working with authors and business leaders to create content strategies, develop strong storylines, and produce compelling drafts

You will often shape raw content (e.g., an outline or transcript) into polished products, coordinating with colleagues to ensure projects are completed, approved, produced, and published on deadline

Over time, you will be expected to develop an active personal network within the firm and be able to advise partners and client development colleagues on content strategies and tactics

You will stay current on marketing/media trends and business news and have an appreciation for audience engagement practices and digital analytics

Qualification

Business writingContent strategyDigital publishingMarketing trendsHandle ambiguityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborate

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

5+ years of experience in business writing and editing, including digital publishing, preferably for an English-language business publication or a professional services firm

Strong editorial judgment; ability to rapidly absorb complex ideas and distill them into accessible copy for global audiences

Solid understanding of marketing trends and general business concepts

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to tactfully engage with senior staff and subject-matter experts and collaborate with marketing colleagues; skill at achieving consensus and moving projects forward

Willingness to be edited and to receive and act on feedback

Exceptional organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage complex processes, and meet both short-term and long-term deadlines

Ability to work independently and deal with ambiguity; willingness to proactively seek guidance when appropriate