Recognitions Manager
Recognitions Manager
Category
Marketing/Business Development
Location
New York, New York
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
$135000 - $195000
Job Description:
In this capacity, the Recognitions Manager will:
* Elevate the firm's recognitions content strategy and implementation to contribute to the firm's overall growth strategy;
* Conduct high-level content strategy meetings with leaders across the firm in preparation for Chambers and Legal 500 guide submissions;
* Cultivate a culture of information sharing working in close collaboration with colleagues across the Business Development, Strategic Pursuits, and Practice teams;
* Form relationships with submissions editors and researchers;
* Oversee and manage the content development of external consultants;
* Help set best practices for creating submissions-ready descriptions for PR and Communications and Business Development peers;
* Prepare and oversee the preparation of materials for recognitions-related interviews;
* Serve as an editor/writer for submissions, ensuring all involved have a clear understanding of deadlines, and are given ample time to create compelling submissions;
* Create compelling descriptions of our client work for submissions; and
* Track and benchmark the firm's recognitions activities against strategic competitors.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate should possess:
* An in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of Chambers and Legal 500 and the factors which impact rankings within and across categories;
* Superb stakeholder management skills;
* Outstanding written and oral communication;
* Good judgement, critical thinking, and creative problem solving;
* A high level of customer service orientation; and,
* Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (required);
* At least 7 years of writing experience (required);
* At least 7 years of project management experience (required);
* At least 5 years of editing experience (required);
* At least 3 years of experience with Chambers and/or Legal 500 submissions (required);
* Advanced proficiency in English language, punctuation, spelling, grammar and writing skills;
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
* Advanced proficiency in internet research and resources (Lexis Nexis, MediaMap);
* Advanced proficiency in project management;
* Advanced knowledge of the relevant surveys, rankings, directories; and
* Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts.