Senior Manager, Communications

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$220K/yr – $250K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and messaging for a law firm, translating complex topics into widely read stories across outlets, thought leadership, and digital channels.

  • Media relations: Build trusted relationships with senior editors and craft compelling narratives that resonate with clients and external audiences.
  • Lead contributed content and digital channels including bylined pieces, partner bios, and social posts with internal stakeholders.
  • Anticipate reputational challenges and guide strategic responses through awards, market intel, and competitive intelligence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute communications and visibility strategies in partnership with senior Communications team members, including press releases, website content, and related efforts highlighting Firm developments, capabilities, transactions and litigation victories.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities to elevate the profile of Firm practices and partners through media engagement, thought leadership campaigns, and media commentary; prepare related messaging and background materials.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets and contacts and facilitate the cultivation of media relationships for priority partners.
  • Develop strategy and execution for contributed content and digital channels, including bylined articles, website updates (partner biographies, practice content), and LinkedIn content in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Support Firm positioning through awards and market intelligence, assisting in awards and survey strategy and preparation, monitoring industry media and newswires, and providing competitive intelligence on peer‑firm activity.
  • Support Communications and Client Development and Engagement Department initiatives and operations, including in the development of marketing and promotional materials, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to broader Firm projects, policies, and processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 8 + years of relevant experience in strategic communications, media relations or marketing communications.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, exercising sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy.
  • Ability to synthesize complex legal and business concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to media, clients and other external audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate business and reputational challenges and proactively develop strategic solutions.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to assess priorities, make recommendations, and operate effectively amid ambiguity.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

  • Experience managing strategic marketing or communications initiatives at a national or global level, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Experience working with media across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Experience overseeing website content and digital communications.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 1,500 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.This website contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

New York, New York, USA
3.5K employees (52 in marketing)
77% recommend to a friend
65% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
108.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
58.5%
Direct
35%
Referral
4.9%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

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