Senior Public Relations Manager

Location: New York, New York Type: Direct Hire Job #1002 Salary: $180,000 Senior 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 marketing Develop and implement a high impact communications strategy Develop and cultivate strong relationships with local, national and trade press Manage PR activities: respond to interview requests, prepare and facilitate partner interviews, draft firm press releases and provide guidance to firm staff globally Work closely with Practice Group Leaders, partners and business development teams to develop PR plans Able to convert complex matters and messages into clear and concise content Advise and assist Firm leadership on executive communications Support other departments and teams within the Firm with getting clear messages out to external audiences Work closely with the Risk team to avoid conflicts and minimize risk in the Firm's external commentary Ensure the Firm has consistency in their messages across all forms of media and content Coach and work one-to-one with Firm leaders, lawyers and other stakeholders regarding media interactions Develop training programs related to working with the media Act as the Firm's spokesperson and be an ambassador for the Firm Manage the editorial calendar of award opportunities Advise on submission strategy and messaging Manage a team of two PR professionals in the Americas and work closely with the four PR and communications professionals in EMEA Manage relationships with and guide PR agencies Produce quarterly reports for Firm leadership on PR activities and results Manage, mentor and nurture the PR team REQUIREMENTS: 10+ years of public relations experience within a law firm or professional services environment; prior experience at an international law firm highly preferred Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred Proven track record of delivering PR strategies Experience negotiating contracts and with awards/submissions (ex. Chambers, Legal 500 and other lists/awards) Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Ability to work on multiple projects and meet time-sensitive deadlines Ability to build consensus around new programs and initiatives Excellent written and editorial skills Effective and empathetic people manager

Created: 2024-11-19