Communications & Public Relations Manager

For the New York Office of a Magic Circle Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with Partners to project the Firm's vision, and to raise the Firm's profile and key individuals in relevant practice areas reflecting new investments, emerging sector priorities and growth opportunities;
  • Ensure a strategic and audience-focused approach to all communications in the US; work with marketing leaders on the planning and management of all US campaign initiatives; ensure best practices are met and plans are integrated;
  • Develop the Firm's branding elements to ensure a high quality look and feel across all communications projects in the US; work with global head of communications to maintain key messages and consistent application;
  • Work closely with the Digital Communications Manager to continue driving use of digital and social channels; manage out-sourced agencies; work with content team to provide strategic advice and serve as a primary contact;
  • Develop good working relationships with key business and legal journalists in key markets;
  • Review and widen the Firm's media approach to cover a wider range of digital channels, and develop new processes and guidelines as needed around use of social media; monitor PR activity and results regularly;

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's Degree; 7+ years of experience working in marketing and PR;
  • Successful track record of working with senior management and/or Partners and working across cultures successfully; good understanding of professional services content marketing;
  • Experience in managing content development for thought leadership campaigns;
  • Proactive, initiative taker and self-starter; strong personal presence; able to confidently influence decisions and work well with people in consultative mode;
  • Strong project management skills and ability to deliver to tight deadlines;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to listen, clarify and share information easily; strong research and organizational skills.