The Communications Manager oversees both the firm’s internal communications efforts and media relations activities.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains relationships with media and serves as the firm’s primary media contact.
- Develops and maintains a directory of lawyers identified as media spokespersons for the firm, its practices and offices.
- Manages the firm’s public relations agency and Chambers & Partners awards consultant.
- Evaluates and recommends PR-related vendors and products, including software.
- Works with Business Development Managers and the firm’s PR agency to develop and implement regional and practice-focused PR plans.
- Creates reports for Marketing Manager to update partner on external communications efforts and ROI.
- Works with firm management in all crisis communications efforts.
- Provides media coaching and training to attorneys and firm management.
- Oversees the preparation, approval and distribution of firm press releases as well as rankings, directory, survey and awards submissions.
- Assists attorneys with editing and placing bylined articles in key legal, trade and business publications.
- Proactively seeks opportunity to publicize the firm and develops relationships between firm spokespersons and reporters.
- Notifies attorneys when they are in the media. Writes internal portal and web posts as requested.
- Assists attorneys with social media as requested.
- Assists attorneys with lining up speaking engagements, webcasts and assists them with collecting the materials.
- Assist with internal communications such as writing emails, new attorney announcements, branding materials and marketing materials as needed.
Specific Requirements
- BS/BA degree.
- 10 years of professional experience, with 5+ years in public relations.
- Experience in a fast-moving and demanding environment. Professional services experience preferred; law firm experience a plus.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact.
- Proactive, well-organized and pays close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and key media/industry research tools.
Contact Details
Day Pitney is a leading full-service regional U.S. law firm with a more than 100-year reputation for superior client service and high-value legal representation. With close to 300 attorneys in eleven offices in the Northeast and Florida, we are well-positioned to provide regional, national and international clients results-based representation and forward-thinking solutions to complex litigation, transactions and regulatory matters. Our clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to individuals.
Barbara Horowitz bhorowitz@daypitney.com