Manager, Communications

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for the Firm to further support and elevate its profile through multiple channels, including media coverage, thought leadership initiatives, and other Firm communication vehicles.
• Assess and advise on risks associated with media engagement and other communications activities and propose the best way forward.
• Act as a spokesperson for Firm announcements and in responding to inquiries from the media.
• Develop effective relationships with partners and other key stakeholders, earning their trust and respect as a trusted resource on best practices related to public relations and media engagement.
• Prepare partners and other stakeholders for media interviews, including developing materials such briefing documents, key messages and talking points.
• Collaborate with Business Development and other colleagues in developing integrated external communications plans to support strategic initiatives, and in developing content for various uses.
• Work with members of the Communications team to ensure timely dissemination of Firm press releases and news items/deal announcements; submissions to awards and ranking organizations; and placement of byline articles highlighting the broad strength of the Firm, individuals and practices.
• Create original content for award nominations, website announcements, internal communications, and other potential marketing and business development uses, as needed.
• Proactively measure and report on the impact of activities and ROI of communications efforts.
• Special projects as they occur or are needed.

Requirements

• 6+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience, preferably in the professional services realm.
• Experience working collaboratively with team members and managing projects.
• Must have significant media relations experience.
• Experience developing and implementing public relations plans and activities.
• Strong presence and ability to interface effectively with individuals at all levels at the Firm.
• Articulate with strong influencing and persuasion skills and superior ability to collaborate cross-functionally and across offices.
• Team player who can effectively collaborate across all levels and departments within the Firm.
• Demonstrated track record of exhibiting good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to know how to package and pitch ideas to the media and other audiences.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and the ability to handle multiple projects on a regular basis.

Preferred

• Previous experience working in a legal or professional services environment highly preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays.