Communications Manager Jobs

For the NYC Office of a Large Global Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as ambassador to help ensure the US business is regularly and consistently presented as a strategic driver for the Firm;
• Develop good working relationships with business and legal journalists on behalf of the Firm;
• Support awards & recognition program by identifying opportunities, writing and editing submissions as needed, and tracking and communicating the results;
• Support efforts to position Firm partners as thought leaders in key markets through speaking engagements and participation with industry organizations.
• Assist the Communications Lead to develop and execute a wide range of public relations and communications initiatives; including media relations, internal communications, award & recognition submissions, and social media;
• Support content development and press engagement for a wide range of thought leadership projects, events, and other opportunities for external positioning;

Qualifications include:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Decisive and mature in judgement, while committed to the highest level of integrity and performance;
• 7+ years of relevant communications experience; PR/communications agency experience a plus;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen, clarify and share information easily;
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or English preferred;
• A self-starter with the ability to build strong working relationships within all levels in the organization;

Salary: $120-160k