Manager, Editor

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

As an editor in Goodwin’s Marketing and Communications Department, you will play a critical role in the ongoing evolution of the firm’s content marketing programs. You will work with colleagues around the world to develop distinctive editorial products that help to build business and elevate our brand by creating engaging, inspiring experiences that have real impact on our many audiences.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

Who You Are:

• 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.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No

Target Salary Range: Boston $100,700 - $151,100 | Los Angeles $105,800 - $158,700 | New York $105,800 - $158,700 | Philadelphia $94,700 - $142,000 | San Francisco $112,800 - $169,200 | Santa Monica $105,800 - $158,700 | Silicon Valley $112,800 - $169,200 | Washington DC $100,700 - $151,100