PR Manager

For the New York Office of a Large Prestigious Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the Firm's PR strategy and providing support to build the profile of the Firm, its practice groups and partners; responsible for directing the Firm's external public relations;
• Lead the Firm's PR strategies and activities, including: press releases, media outreach, award and rankings submissions, and PR campaigns;
• Collaborate with the partners, practice group chairs and marketing and BD teams to identify industry trends, deal and case information and newsworthy client work to enhance Firm visibility in key markets;
• Cultivate media contacts and collaborate with external PR firms, to include: securing media placements, profiling stories, preparing partners for interviews and providing guidance on publication and speaking opportunities;
• Assist in the design and implementation of programs to enhance the public image of the Firm; leverage internal resources to assist with PR and communications projects and activities.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or in a related field;
• Minimum of seven years of work experience in PR and/or media relations; preferably within a law firm or professional services organization;
• Experience in executing media outreach, PR campaigns and projects related to lawyer directories and rankings;
• Superior project management skills;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced intense client service environment;
• Knowledge and experience with social media and the technology related to PR and communications is a plus.