Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with priority media outlets and key industry influencers
• Develop strong relationships with firm stakeholders, including leadership, lawyers and lateral hires; collaborate with the wider brand and communications teams, business development, events and practice/industry marketing teams to implement strategic communication programs that align with business objectives and plans
• Monitor ongoing industry trends, editorial calendars and competitor activity; provide trend analysis
• Identify media opportunities; actively lead topic generation efforts and collaborate across practices and markets
• Pitch and place profile-raising coverage
• Craft media messages, including research and writing of press releases, drafting of deal announcements and other client-related communications as well as copy for the firm website
• Serve as a firm contact for media requests; coordinate information and interview preparation
• Collaborate with external agencies as directed by communications leaders
• Proficiency of Salesforce to track PR activity and use data to report to stakeholders and inform public relations plans
• Leverage the firm’s news distribution and media monitoring tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least five (5) years of related work experience
• Ability to build strong media relationships within key sectors
• Knowledge of news distribution, media monitoring and tracking software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative

Benefits

• Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.