Director, Legal & AI Content Editorial

Overview

Director, Legal Thought Leadership & Editorial lead, Legal

Director-level role within Thomson Reuters Marketing to guide the global content strategy for Legal, developing and scaling a content engine that drives go-to-market success, strengthens brand authority, and inspires global audiences. Works in partnership with demand gen marketing, product marketing, comms, brand, and business leaders to deliver messaging and themes connecting with customers and showcasing thought leadership in AI, tech, and legal spaces.

• Spearhead the development and stewardship of core legal editorial themes and messaging across the legal business, ensuring alignment with objectives and brand vision.
• Oversee creation of original, high-value content including articles, reports, videos, and long- and short-form video assets that inform and inspire audiences.
• Provide expert viewpoints, new insights, and original research that go beyond generic information; build credibility with data and evidence.
• Develop and own content plans and narratives to support demand generation and full-funnel campaigns; coordinate thought leadership programs and content.
• Innovate on content formats and programs; orchestrate production and distribution across paid/owned/earned channels and partners, influencers, maintaining high quality standards.
• Drive customer engagement through content that fuels digital marketing, product launches, executive engagements, and integrated campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a differentiated point of view, consistent brand voice, and aligned narrative.
• Guide development of high-impact content themes by synthesizing industry trends, expert insights, and research into audience-centric stories.
• Advocate for the voice of the customer throughout the editorial process, ensuring themes resonate with personas and address challenges.
• Use data, insights, and best practices (including latest AI tools) to optimize and improve content continuously.
• Coach and scale a high-performing content team, fostering professional development while driving results.
• Locations:
  Dallas, New York, Toronto.

• 8+ years in content strategy, development, editorial leadership with emphasis on multimedia content production and storytelling.
• Strong legal and AI background and experience.
• Excellent editorial judgment, copywriting, and attention to voice, tone, and detail; comfortable with AI-powered tools and content tech stacks.
• Proven experience building and managing editorial calendars and content workflows at scale; background in editorial content management from planning to distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to create and scale content programs delivering business results (e.g., share of voice, brand, engagement, leads).
• Experience managing remote creative teams and external agencies.
• Fluency with marketing analytics platforms and applying data to optimize content performance.
• Familiarity with content and project management tools (e.g., Contently, Writer, Workfront, MPRM, Adobe).

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way policies, flexible work arrangements including up to 8 weeks work-from-anywhere per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Grow My Way programs and skills-first approach to develop for an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.
• Culture: Globally recognized for inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and values-driven behavior.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities for pro-bono ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: Support for justice, truth, and transparency through work with customers and institutions worldwide.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match, flexible vacation, sick and paid time off, holidays (including mental health days), parental leave, and additional voluntary benefits. Thomson Reuters complies with local pay disclosure requirements where applicable. Base pay range for eligible US locations: $126,000 – $234,000 USD, with possible annual bonus depending on performance.

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