Specialist, Communications

About the role

We have an immediate opening in our Communications Department for an experienced and motivated Communications Specialist in our New York office.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing PR and communications support, handling day-to-day inbound and outbound media relations, identifying proactive opportunities to pitch media and responding to media inquiries;
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant reporters and editors;
• Take the lead in drafting and editing of select PR and communications materials, including press releases, pitches, media briefings, messaging, Q&As and presentations;
• Build trusted advisor relationships with partners and other key stakeholders in assigned practice areas;
• Prepare select partners and other stakeholders for media engagement, including developing materials such as briefings, key messages and talking points;
• Assist and support senior members of the communications team with issues management;
• In conjunction with senior team members, provide regular oversight of and guidance to external PR agencies in their efforts to support the firm, practices, and the communications team more broadly;
• Oversee the production and distribution of a daily press recap on key global media coverage of the firm;
• Maintain and share a tracker of communications assets for incoming lateral talent;
• Monitor industry trends, relevant news stories, and the media landscape to develop new insights and identify potential media opportunities;
• Contribute to building and maintaining institutional intelligence in support of communications efforts, including a tracker of externally promotable matters and media list creation and management;
• Work beyond usual business hours, as needed;
• and Additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• 5+ years of communications experience, preferably in legal or professional services, or a similar B2B environment
• PR agency experience a plus
• Knowledge of, and experience with, media relations and proven ability to build and maintain strong media relationships (preferred)
• Existing legal media relationships a plus

Pay

The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $91,000 and a maximum of $116,000 annually.

Schedule

This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Benefits

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity.

We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion.

Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer.

Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.