Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Assistant Manager, Communications
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Requisition Number: 2024-06-01407-0167-001Job Title: Assistant Manager, CommunicationsCity: Los AngelesState: CAShift: Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:30 PMHours: 37.5
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe. Cross-border finance, banking and bank regulation, mergers and acquisitions, securities issuance and regulation, project and asset based finance, real estate, asset management, joint ventures, taxation, litigation and dispute resolution are important aspects of the Firm’s practice.This Assistant Manager of Communications works as part of the Communications and broader Business Development team to help raise the profile of the Firm, its practices and across the Firm’s global platform, including in California. This includes supporting and assisting in development of profile and brand-raising initiatives to support the business development and marketing of individual Partners, practice areas, offices and the Firm. This role provides research, analysis and execution of strategies concerning communications, recognition and media opportunities, including thought leadership campaigns, media outreach, awards series, social media and other communications-related channels, and related work product, ensuring the Firm’s high standard of excellence is met.Responsibilities/Duties
Together with the Communications team and broader BD Department, the Assistant Manager of Communications helps to identify and evaluate opportunities to position and raise the profile of the practice and partners through media engagement, contributed content and other thought leadership campaigns.Assist in driving media engagement, promoting newsworthy transactions and litigation victories through appropriate media channels.Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets and contacts and facilitate the development of relationships for key partners.Collaborate in developing and executing strategy related to bylined articles and other contributed content, including coordinating submission of copy and related publication agreements.Identify opportunities for media commentary and create related preparatory materials.Develop content for LinkedIn/other relevant social media platforms.Perform research and analysis on prospective and scheduled speakers at Firm events, including compiling reports on commentary, social media and thought leadership.Train and mentor junior team members and broader Business Development Department.Compile and audit the Firm’s communications coverage.Monitor new wires and clipping services; read industry-specific media/publications; keep current with industry knowledge.Working with key Firm stakeholders, assist in the preparation of award submissions and survey responses for various legal and business publications and provide competitive intelligence analysis related to peer firm engagement.Create website content, including partner biographies and various Business Development communications materials across multiple channels to reflect new awards and other Firm developments.Support the creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with Graphic Design team and outside vendors where appropriate.Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of Business Development and Communications materials, including brochures, practice area descriptions and other content.Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed.Perform various business and operational support functions related to Communications and Business Development strategies, policies, procedures and initiatives.Required Skills
Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail.Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.Proven ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.Ability to develop buy-in, interact well and build professional relationships with key stakeholders while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion.Excellent research and analytical abilities.Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information.Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate.Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally.Ability to anticipate business challenges of partners and senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen.Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based research.Preferred Skills
Prior experience developing awards submissions, or in marketing and business development field, at a law firm preferred.Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred.Experience with website content creation and/or website content posting preferred.Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.Required Education
Preferred Education
Major in Communications, English, Marketing, Advertising or related field preferred.Details
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The estimated base salary range for this position is $140k to $170k at the time of posting.The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe. Cross-border finance, banking and bank regulation, mergers and acquisitions, securities issuance and regulation, project and asset based finance, real estate, asset management, joint ventures, taxation, litigation and dispute resolution are important aspects of the Firm’s practice.This Assistant Manager of Communications works as part of the Communications and broader Business Development team to help raise the profile of the Firm, its practices and across the Firm’s global platform, including in California. This includes supporting and assisting in development of profile and brand-raising initiatives to support the business development and marketing of individual Partners, practice areas, offices and the Firm. This role provides research, analysis and execution of strategies concerning communications, recognition and media opportunities, including thought leadership campaigns, media outreach, awards series, social media and other communications-related channels, and related work product, ensuring the Firm’s high standard of excellence is met.Responsibilities/Duties
Together with the Communications team and broader BD Department, the Assistant Manager of Communications helps to identify and evaluate opportunities to position and raise the profile of the practice and partners through media engagement, contributed content and other thought leadership campaigns.Assist in driving media engagement, promoting newsworthy transactions and litigation victories through appropriate media channels.Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets and contacts and facilitate the development of relationships for key partners.Collaborate in developing and executing strategy related to bylined articles and other contributed content, including coordinating submission of copy and related publication agreements.Identify opportunities for media commentary and create related preparatory materials.Develop content for LinkedIn/other relevant social media platforms.Perform research and analysis on prospective and scheduled speakers at Firm events, including compiling reports on commentary, social media and thought leadership.Train and mentor junior team members and broader Business Development Department.Compile and audit the Firm’s communications coverage.Monitor new wires and clipping services; read industry-specific media/publications; keep current with industry knowledge.Working with key Firm stakeholders, assist in the preparation of award submissions and survey responses for various legal and business publications and provide competitive intelligence analysis related to peer firm engagement.Create website content, including partner biographies and various Business Development communications materials across multiple channels to reflect new awards and other Firm developments.Support the creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with Graphic Design team and outside vendors where appropriate.Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of Business Development and Communications materials, including brochures, practice area descriptions and other content.Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed.Perform various business and operational support functions related to Communications and Business Development strategies, policies, procedures and initiatives.Required Skills
Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail.Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.Proven ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.Ability to develop buy-in, interact well and build professional relationships with key stakeholders while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion.Excellent research and analytical abilities.Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information.Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate.Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally.Ability to anticipate business challenges of partners and senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen.Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based research.Preferred Skills
Prior experience developing awards submissions, or in marketing and business development field, at a law firm preferred.Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred.Experience with website content creation and/or website content posting preferred.Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.Required Education
Preferred Education
Major in Communications, English, Marketing, Advertising or related field preferred.Details
Salary InformationCA only:
The estimated base salary range for this position is $140k to $170k at the time of posting.The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
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