What are the responsibilities and job description for the External Communications Specialist position at Allen & Overy?
About Us
A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized External Communications Specialist to play a critical role in advancing our external communications strategy in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, ability to effectively draft press releases and external key messages, expertise in media measurement, and the ability to drive effective external communications initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field. Proven experience in external communications, with a strong background in media relations and project management is essential.
A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized External Communications Specialist to play a critical role in advancing our external communications strategy in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, ability to effectively draft press releases and external key messages, expertise in media measurement, and the ability to drive effective external communications initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, execution and reporting of the external communications strategy for priority areas across the firm in the U.S.
- Identify themes and issues on the news agenda which create the opportunity to position A&O Shearman as a leading global law firm.
- Triage incoming media inquiries and work with people across the Communications team and business to source responses to journalists' requests.
- Manage the process of promoting client successes, including coordinating promotional activations and ensuring consistent messaging.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field. Proven experience in external communications, with a strong background in media relations and project management is essential.
