Senior Public Relations Manager

Location : New York, New YorkType : Direct HireJob #1002Salary : $180,000Senior Public Relations Manager

LOCATION :

New York, NY | Washington, DC

THE FIRM :

Multinational Law Firm

COMPENSATION :

Base salary up to $200K, commensurate with experience. Exceptional benefits including medical, dental and vision, generous paid bonus, generous paid time off; 401K w / match, transit, all firm amenities and much more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Use various media and tools to coordinate firm brand marketingDevelop and implement a high impact communications strategyDevelop and cultivate strong relationships with local, national and trade pressManage PR activities : respond to interview requests, prepare and facilitate partner interviews, draft firm press releases and provide guidance to firm staff globallyWork closely with Practice Group Leaders, partners and business development teams to develop PR plansAble to convert complex matters and messages into clear and concise contentAdvise and assist Firm leadership on executive communicationsSupport other departments and teams within the Firm with getting clear messages out to external audiencesWork closely with the Risk team to avoid conflicts and minimize risk in the Firm’s external commentaryEnsure the Firm has consistency in their messages across all forms of media and contentCoach and work one-to-one with Firm leaders, lawyers and other stakeholders regarding media interactionsDevelop training programs related to working with the mediaAct as the Firm’s spokesperson and be an ambassador for the FirmManage the editorial calendar of award opportunitiesAdvise on submission strategy and messagingManage a team of two PR professionals in the Americas and work closely with the four PR and communications professionals in EMEAManage relationships with and guide PR agenciesProduce quarterly reports for Firm leadership on PR activities and resultsManage, mentor and nurture the PR teamREQUIREMENTS :

10 years of public relations experience within a law firm or professional services environment; prior experience at an international law firm highly preferredBachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferredProven track record of delivering PR strategiesExperience negotiating contracts and with awards / submissions (ex. Chambers, Legal 500 and other lists / awards)Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholdersAbility to work on multiple projects and meet time-sensitive deadlinesAbility to build consensus around new programs and initiativesExcellent written and editorial skillsEffective and empathetic people manager

Salary : $200,000