External Communications Manager- New York, Boston, Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Execute proactive and reactive media relations strategies aligned to firm, practice, and Business Development priorities.
• Draft press releases, media pitches, and external communications.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with attorneys and stakeholders.
• Work with outside public relations agency partners to advance media strategy, manage opportunities, and coordinate execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts and industry outlets.
• Track media coverage and report on visibility and impact.
• Coordinate firmwide and practice-level awards, rankings, and surveys from intake through submission and promotion, excluding Chambers, Legal 500, and other wards and rankings.
• Collaborate with Business Development on practice-level submissions and ensure awards activity supports broader practice strategy plans.
• Manage awards calendar, deadlines, and submission pipeline.
• Coordinate promotion of wins in partnership with Marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in communications, media relations, or public relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex topics clearly.
• Experience managing media relations and external communications programs.
• Experience coordinating awards, rankings, or surveys preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and digital channels.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating awards, rankings, or surveys preferred.

Benefits

• Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.