Latham & Watkins
Communications Manager - Professional Development & Training
Latham & Watkins, New York, New York, us, 10261
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Communications Manager - Professional Development & Training is an integral part of Latham's Brand & Communications team. This role will be responsible for the internal and external marketing and communication of the firm's global training initiatives and career development programs for associates and business professionals ,
while partnering with senior leaders to ensure that marketing communications (marcoms), social media, and PR plans align with the goals and business objectives of the various associate and business professional training and learning programs, and support the firm's overarching strategic priorities. This role will be located in either our New York, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Creating compelling marketing materials, including digital and social media content, presentations, and internal campaign collateral (e.g., newsletters, intranet, town halls) consistent with the firm's brand, to promote program awareness and engagement internally and externally across the firm's various channels, with a strong focus on digital and social channelsMeasuring and reporting on the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, adjusting tactics as necessary to improve reach, engagement, and impactServing as a key point of contact for program-related communications, including press, and providing clear, concise information to stakeholdersCoordinating cross-functional project teams to deliver campaignsLeveraging resources and technology to develop processes and systems to increase productivity, consistency, and quality of communications and marketing effortsWe'd love to hear from you if you:
Possess knowledge of core marketing principles, including digital marketing, internal communications, seminar and event planning, branding, market research, trade advertising, and competitive intelligenceDisplay excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective managementExhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmAnd have:
A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related fieldA minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of relevant public relations and marketing experience (at a PR agency or in-house)Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #LI-JN1 #MidSenior
Pay Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Communications Manager - Professional Development & Training is an integral part of Latham's Brand & Communications team. This role will be responsible for the internal and external marketing and communication of the firm's global training initiatives and career development programs for associates and business professionals ,
while partnering with senior leaders to ensure that marketing communications (marcoms), social media, and PR plans align with the goals and business objectives of the various associate and business professional training and learning programs, and support the firm's overarching strategic priorities. This role will be located in either our New York, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Creating compelling marketing materials, including digital and social media content, presentations, and internal campaign collateral (e.g., newsletters, intranet, town halls) consistent with the firm's brand, to promote program awareness and engagement internally and externally across the firm's various channels, with a strong focus on digital and social channelsMeasuring and reporting on the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, adjusting tactics as necessary to improve reach, engagement, and impactServing as a key point of contact for program-related communications, including press, and providing clear, concise information to stakeholdersCoordinating cross-functional project teams to deliver campaignsLeveraging resources and technology to develop processes and systems to increase productivity, consistency, and quality of communications and marketing effortsWe'd love to hear from you if you:
Possess knowledge of core marketing principles, including digital marketing, internal communications, seminar and event planning, branding, market research, trade advertising, and competitive intelligenceDisplay excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective managementExhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmAnd have:
A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related fieldA minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of relevant public relations and marketing experience (at a PR agency or in-house)Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #LI-JN1 #MidSenior
Pay Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.