Tripoint Search is hiring: Senior Public Relations Manager in New York

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1002
• Salary: $180,000

Senior Public Relations Manager

LOCATION: New York, NY | Washington, DC

THE FIRM: Multinational Law Firm

COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $200K, commensurate with experience. Exceptional benefits including medical, dental and vision, generous paid bonus, generous paid time off; 401K w/match, transit, all firm amenities and much more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use various media and tools to coordinate firm brand marketing
• Develop and implement a high impact communications strategy
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with local, national and trade press
• Manage PR activities: respond to interview requests, prepare and facilitate partner interviews, draft firm press releases and provide guidance to firm staff globally
• Work closely with Practice Group Leaders, partners and business development teams to develop PR plans
• Able to convert complex matters and messages into clear and concise content
• Advise and assist Firm leadership on executive communications
• Support other departments and teams within the Firm with getting clear messages out to external audiences
• Work closely with the Risk team to avoid conflicts and minimize risk in the Firm’s external commentary
• Ensure the Firm has consistency in their messages across all forms of media and content
• Coach and work one-to-one with Firm leaders, lawyers and other stakeholders regarding media interactions
• Develop training programs related to working with the media
• Act as the Firm’s spokesperson and be an ambassador for the Firm
• Manage the editorial calendar of award opportunities
• Advise on submission strategy and messaging
• Manage a team of two PR professionals in the Americas and work closely with the four PR and communications professionals in EMEA
• Manage relationships with and guide PR agencies
• Produce quarterly reports for Firm leadership on PR activities and results
• Manage, mentor and nurture the PR team

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of public relations experience within a law firm or professional services environment; prior experience at an international law firm highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
• Proven track record of delivering PR strategies
• Experience negotiating contracts and with awards/submissions (ex. Chambers, Legal 500 and other lists/awards)
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to build consensus around new programs and initiatives
• Excellent written and editorial skills
• Effective and empathetic people manager