Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
The posting includes:
- About Us (description of firm)
- The Opportunity (intro)
- Position Overview (description)
- Responsibilities (multiple subsections)
- Qualifications (list)
- Education And Experience Required (list)
- Culture & Life at Skadden (description)
- Benefits (list)
- Salary Details (range)
- EEO Statement (boilerplate, remove)
- Transparency in Coverage (boilerplate, remove)
- Also mention hybrid location: "based in our NY office (hybrid)". That's location info; could be part of a short paragraph.
We need to map to allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We have "About Us" which is about firm, not role. Could map to "About the role"? But we have Position Overview which is about role. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should use those headings only if content exists.
We have content for:
- About the role: could be Position Overview + The Opportunity? Might combine.
- Responsibilities: definitely.
- Requirements: could be Qualifications + Education And Experience Required? Or separate? The instruction says we can have Requirements heading. We'll include Requirements covering qualifications and experience.
- Qualifications: maybe separate but we can combine into Requirements. However we have both Qualifications and Education And Experience Required. Could put them under Requirements as lists.
- Skills: maybe part of Qualifications; but we could have Skills heading if we extract skill list. But we can avoid thin sections.
- Benefits: we have Benefits section with list.
- Pay: we have Salary Details with range $200,000 - $240,000. So we can include Pay heading.
- Schedule: not mentioned besides hybrid (flex hours). Not explicit schedule; we should not create Schedule unless stated. So omit.
We also need to include location/hybrid info maybe in a short paragraph under About the role or as a separate paragraph without heading.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, Transparency, application instructions (like "For further details, please visit: ..."? That's benefits link; maybe keep as part of Benefits? It's a link for further details; could be considered boilerplate but it's part of benefits description. Might keep as part of Benefits paragraph.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the description of firm, opportunity, position overview, responsibilities details, qualifications, education/experience, culture/life, benefits list, salary range.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's structure:
About the role
... combine The Opportunity, Position Overview, location/hybrid, maybe About Us? Actually About Us is about firm, not role. Could include a short paragraph about firm under About the role? Might be okay but better to keep About Us as separate? Not allowed heading. Could include as paragraph under About the role? The instruction says use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, etc. It didn't forbid other headings, but says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings for sections. It didn't say we cannot have other headings, but to follow the pattern we likely should only use those. However we can include a paragraph about firm without heading.
Thus:
About the role
The Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications to join our Firm. This position will be based in our NY office (hybrid). Position Overview: This role drives the Firm's public relations strategy by proactively defining assigned PR channel communication goals and leading the global PR team in their execution. This role spearheads targeted media outreach to promote the Firm's work, thought leadership, and practice area expertise, while identifying and securing high-impact commentary and byline opportunities on emerging industry trends and market outlook. Additionally, this role monitors media coverage to ensure timely awareness of relevant Firm and client news, providing actionable insights to internal stakeholders. This role oversees day-to-day PR operations, manages and mentors junior and mid-level communications staff, and leads the coordination of public relations efforts across the Firm's offices in the U.S. The position cultivates strong relationships with key media contacts to enhance the Firm's visibility and reputation in the marketplace and contributes at a senior level to the Firm's overall communications objectives and business growth.
But we might also include About Us description as a paragraph before or after. Could add a paragraph about firm: "Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world..." etc. That is substantive.
We'll add a paragraph under About the role? Might be weird. Perhaps better to have a heading "About the firm"? Not allowed. But we can include it as a paragraph without heading; it's still substantive.
Thus after About the role heading, we could have two paragraphs: one about firm, one about role.
Now Responsibilities: we need to list duties. The responsibilities are broken into subsections: Strategic Leadership & Media Relations, Media Engagement & Content Development, Team Management & Operations. We can combine into a single with items for each duty. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we can break into sub-items maybe using nested lists? The instruction says use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. It doesn't forbid nested lists. We'll create a
with top-level items for each major responsibility area, and within each we can have for sub-duties.
But we must ensure we don't lose detail. Let's extract each bullet.
From Strategic Leadership & Media Relations:
- Develops, leads, and implements strategic PR initiatives designed to maintain and enhance the Firm's practices.
- Drives the Firm's public relations strategy by setting communication goals and ensuring alignment across global teams.
- Strategizes, develops, and oversees implementation of PR best practices for use by marketing and communications personnel globally.
- Leverages and cultivates strong relationships with key journalists across geographies in business, legal, and other trade publications.
- Generates and pitches corporate-focused story ideas that showcase the Firm's expertise, accomplishments, and partner thought leadership.
- Identifies and secures high-impact commentary, byline, and speaking opportunities on emerging industry trends and market developments.
- Partners with Business Development and Marketing teams to identify and position practices and partners on key legal issues and trends.
- Coordinates public relations efforts on an ongoing basis with PR professional staff in Europe, Asia, and other U.S. offices.
Media Engagement & Content Development:
- Trains and prepares Partners for conversations with the press, interviews with reporters, and other media opportunities.
- Drafts and oversees PR plans outlining media strategy, key messaging, and target outreach for Firm initiatives, deals, and thought leadership campaigns.
- Writes and oversees Firm press releases, develops media strategies, and coordinates PR placements related to Firm announcements.
- Oversees writing and placement of lateral partner press releases and profile-raising strategies.
- Drafts award submissions and facilitates media components of submissions, including interviews and Q&As.
- Leverages Firm events and content, including mailings and presentations, for thought leadership opportunities.
- Monitors and tracks key matters, significant client news, and media coverage to ensure timely awareness and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Team Management & Operations:
- Manages, mentors, and oversees a team of junior and mid-level PR and communications professionals, assigning projects and reviewing work to ensure quality and consistency with Firm messaging.
- Provides ongoing feedback, coaches team members on media relations skills, and supports their professional development within the PR function.
- Leads tracking and reporting of key PR metrics and utilizes findings to enhance future media campaigns.
- Participates in the interviewing, selection, and training of new staff.
- Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.
- Recommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent client service, and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values.
- Develops and communicates departmental guidelines and procedures.
- Engages in strategic, long-range planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned departments.
- Manages Firm resources responsibly and monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
- Complies with and understands Firm operations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Now Qualifications: list of items.
Qualifications list:
- Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and techniques in public relations and communications.
- Significant knowledge of the legal marketplace and operations within a professional services firm.
- Significant knowledge of the business and legal press (coverage, tone, frequency, etc.) and strong business acumen.
- Superb oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking, judgment, decision-making, and analytical ability.
- Strong collaborative and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Flexible self-starter with a desire to work in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
- Professional demeanor, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to interact effectively with partners, other attorneys, and business services professionals at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing others.
- Ability to identify and execute proactively on media opportunities.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality with discretion.
- Ability to organize, prioritize work, and delegate effectively.
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
- Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process.
- Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
- Demonstrates close attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.
- Flexibility to travel.
Education And Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in public/media relations in law firm or equivalent professional services environment.
- Minimum of five years of related managerial experience, including direct supervision of professional staff.
Culture & Life at Skadden: paragraph.
Benefits list:
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid leave options, including parental.
- In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
- Robust well-being classes and programs.
- Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
- For further details, please visit: https
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. The posting includes: - About Us (description of firm) - The Opportunity (intro) - Position Overview (description) - Responsibilities (multiple subsections) - Qualifications (list) - Education And Experience Required (list) - Culture & Life at Skadden (description) - Benefits (list) - Salary Details (range) - EEO Statement (boilerplate, remove) - Transparency in Coverage (boilerplate, remove) - Also mention hybrid location: "based in our NY office (hybrid)". That's location info; could be part of a short paragraph. We need to map to allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have "About Us" which is about firm, not role. Could map to "About the role"? But we have Position Overview which is about role. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should use those headings only if content exists. We have content for: - About the role: could be Position Overview + The Opportunity? Might combine. - Responsibilities: definitely. - Requirements: could be Qualifications + Education And Experience Required? Or separate? The instruction says we can have Requirements heading. We'll include Requirements covering qualifications and experience. - Qualifications: maybe separate but we can combine into Requirements. However we have both Qualifications and Education And Experience Required. Could put them under Requirements as lists. - Skills: maybe part of Qualifications; but we could have Skills heading if we extract skill list. But we can avoid thin sections. - Benefits: we have Benefits section with list. - Pay: we have Salary Details with range $200,000 - $240,000. So we can include Pay heading. - Schedule: not mentioned besides hybrid (flex hours). Not explicit schedule; we should not create Schedule unless stated. So omit. We also need to include location/hybrid info maybe in a short paragraph under About the role or as a separate paragraph without heading. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, Transparency, application instructions (like "For further details, please visit: ..."? That's benefits link; maybe keep as part of Benefits? It's a link for further details; could be considered boilerplate but it's part of benefits description. Might keep as part of Benefits paragraph. We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the description of firm, opportunity, position overview, responsibilities details, qualifications, education/experience, culture/life, benefits list, salary range. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's structure:
About the role
... combine The Opportunity, Position Overview, location/hybrid, maybe About Us? Actually About Us is about firm, not role. Could include a short paragraph about firm under About the role? Might be okay but better to keep About Us as separate? Not allowed heading. Could include as paragraph under About the role? The instruction says use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, etc. It didn't forbid other headings, but says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings for sections. It didn't say we cannot have other headings, but to follow the pattern we likely should only use those. However we can include a paragraph about firm without heading.
Thus:
About the role
The Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications to join our Firm. This position will be based in our NY office (hybrid). Position Overview: This role drives the Firm's public relations strategy by proactively defining assigned PR channel communication goals and leading the global PR team in their execution. This role spearheads targeted media outreach to promote the Firm's work, thought leadership, and practice area expertise, while identifying and securing high-impact commentary and byline opportunities on emerging industry trends and market outlook. Additionally, this role monitors media coverage to ensure timely awareness of relevant Firm and client news, providing actionable insights to internal stakeholders. This role oversees day-to-day PR operations, manages and mentors junior and mid-level communications staff, and leads the coordination of public relations efforts across the Firm's offices in the U.S. The position cultivates strong relationships with key media contacts to enhance the Firm's visibility and reputation in the marketplace and contributes at a senior level to the Firm's overall communications objectives and business growth.
But we might also include About Us description as a paragraph before or after. Could add a paragraph about firm: "Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world..." etc. That is substantive. We'll add a paragraph under About the role? Might be weird. Perhaps better to have a heading "About the firm"? Not allowed. But we can include it as a paragraph without heading; it's still substantive. Thus after About the role heading, we could have two paragraphs: one about firm, one about role. Now Responsibilities: we need to list duties. The responsibilities are broken into subsections: Strategic Leadership & Media Relations, Media Engagement & Content Development, Team Management & Operations. We can combine into a single- with items for each duty. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we can break into sub-items maybe using nested lists? The instruction says use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. It doesn't forbid nested lists. We'll create a
- with top-level items for each major responsibility area, and within each we can have
- for sub-duties.
But we must ensure we don't lose detail. Let's extract each bullet.
From Strategic Leadership & Media Relations:
- Develops, leads, and implements strategic PR initiatives designed to maintain and enhance the Firm's practices.
- Drives the Firm's public relations strategy by setting communication goals and ensuring alignment across global teams.
- Strategizes, develops, and oversees implementation of PR best practices for use by marketing and communications personnel globally.
- Leverages and cultivates strong relationships with key journalists across geographies in business, legal, and other trade publications.
- Generates and pitches corporate-focused story ideas that showcase the Firm's expertise, accomplishments, and partner thought leadership.
- Identifies and secures high-impact commentary, byline, and speaking opportunities on emerging industry trends and market developments.
- Partners with Business Development and Marketing teams to identify and position practices and partners on key legal issues and trends.
- Coordinates public relations efforts on an ongoing basis with PR professional staff in Europe, Asia, and other U.S. offices.
Media Engagement & Content Development:
- Trains and prepares Partners for conversations with the press, interviews with reporters, and other media opportunities.
- Drafts and oversees PR plans outlining media strategy, key messaging, and target outreach for Firm initiatives, deals, and thought leadership campaigns.
- Writes and oversees Firm press releases, develops media strategies, and coordinates PR placements related to Firm announcements.
- Oversees writing and placement of lateral partner press releases and profile-raising strategies.
- Drafts award submissions and facilitates media components of submissions, including interviews and Q&As.
- Leverages Firm events and content, including mailings and presentations, for thought leadership opportunities.
- Monitors and tracks key matters, significant client news, and media coverage to ensure timely awareness and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Team Management & Operations:
- Manages, mentors, and oversees a team of junior and mid-level PR and communications professionals, assigning projects and reviewing work to ensure quality and consistency with Firm messaging.
- Provides ongoing feedback, coaches team members on media relations skills, and supports their professional development within the PR function.
- Leads tracking and reporting of key PR metrics and utilizes findings to enhance future media campaigns.
- Participates in the interviewing, selection, and training of new staff.
- Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.
- Recommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent client service, and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values.
- Develops and communicates departmental guidelines and procedures.
- Engages in strategic, long-range planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned departments.
- Manages Firm resources responsibly and monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
- Complies with and understands Firm operations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Now Qualifications: list of items.
Qualifications list:
- Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and techniques in public relations and communications.
- Significant knowledge of the legal marketplace and operations within a professional services firm.
- Significant knowledge of the business and legal press (coverage, tone, frequency, etc.) and strong business acumen.
- Superb oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking, judgment, decision-making, and analytical ability.
- Strong collaborative and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Flexible self-starter with a desire to work in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
- Professional demeanor, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to interact effectively with partners, other attorneys, and business services professionals at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing others.
- Ability to identify and execute proactively on media opportunities.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality with discretion.
- Ability to organize, prioritize work, and delegate effectively.
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
- Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process.
- Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
- Demonstrates close attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.
- Flexibility to travel.
Education And Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in public/media relations in law firm or equivalent professional services environment.
- Minimum of five years of related managerial experience, including direct supervision of professional staff.
Culture & Life at Skadden: paragraph.
Benefits list:
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid leave options, including parental.
- In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
- Robust well-being classes and programs.
- Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
- For further details, please visit: https