Houston, TX
Senior Public Relations Manager - law firm
AM100 Law firm seeks a Senior PR Manager
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Gregg Gauss
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
A bit about us:
National law form with 21 offices. We strive to create a dynamic environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, enjoys being involved in the community, excels at planning the perfect event, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic marketing team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Why join us?
Close your eyes and try to imagine for a minute what the ideal Am Law 100 law firm could be... what a law firm should be.
Imagine what its values would be and how it would treat its people and its clients. Imagine a firm that stood for something intentional and meaningful. Can you?
We can. We did. that’s precisely what we’re endeavoring to build.
Obviously, top firms provide superior legal skills and client service. That’s the bare minimum―the price of admission. , we created a firm that treats everyone with the utmost respect―top to bottom and side to side. A true meritocracy where its personnel effortlessly work shoulder-to-shoulder and across practices and offices, creating the opportunity for every individual to achieve their very best and thereby can do their best for clients.
We’ve found that our platform offers the ideal opportunity both for rainmakers who want to dramatically grow their practices and for service lawyers who seek challenging work and an environment that sincerely values their important contributions.
Enthusiastically diverse and unreservedly supportive of every lawyer, staff, and professional member of the firm, we continuously invest in our people to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. We hold high expectations of ourselves and each other, with a service mindset of going beyond–proactively anticipating needs and delivering more than requested.
The culture values its people–their goals, their families, and their personal and professional development. In so doing, we believe we are best placed to do the same for our clients.
We vigorously protect our culture. This means we don’t bolt on hundreds of lawyers at a time in an ongoing series of acquisitions. Instead, we have grown in ones and twos, by finding like-minded people who fit our style, value our values, and want to help us build the nation’s best domestic law firm. That’s a tough way to grow. But we’re committed to avoiding the large mergers or costly international offices that can distract us from our mission.
We’ve never aspired simply to be big. We have learned that if you build it, they will come. Our Am Law 100 size is simply what happens when you offer something that people are longing for. Top legal recruiters regularly tell us that when people learn what we offer, they want to be part of it. So, we grow.
That’s what we think a law firm should be. Does that sound like something you would like to be part of? If so, whether you’re just starting your exciting new career or considering making a change for the right opportunity, let’s start a conversation.
Job Details
AM100 law firm is currently looking for a team member to lead our Public Relations and Communications efforts as our Senior Public Relations Manager. This professional will be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, analysis and execution of high-impact public relations plans that support the Firm’s national strategic plan. This position offers a high level of responsibility and leadership within the firm’s leadership team and top-level leadership in the Marketing Department. This individual will help drive the firm’s strategic messaging, manage all outside PR partners to proactive interaction with our firm, create and edit press releases, award submissions, oversee the direction of firm surveys and submissions, and manage an internal team of communications professionals. S/He must be an accomplished leader, strategic thinker, team player and an exceptional writer and verbal communicator. In addition, s/he must have strong professionalism and management/project management skills and the proven ability to motivate, lead and create an environment of excellence for internal and external teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Closely aligning with the CMO and firm leadership, creation of strategic PR plans for the firm, department, practice group, and office levels, that align with the overall firm strategic direction, such plans should include strategy, goals, and tactics
Partner and manage all outside PR partners to encourage proactive networking with attorneys, ensure increased ROI on partnerships, promote more tier-1 media placements, and more strategic placement of thought leadership
Manage and help build an internal communications team, including social, to continue to elevate the communications standards at our firm
Work with internal C-suite and Directors to give guidance to internal communications
Write and edit press releases and briefs including new hire announcements, firm announcements, rankings and award announcements, deal briefs and white papers
Oversee ongoing efforts to earn awards and recognitions, including, for example, related project management and coordination of assignments to ensure submissions are completed timely, and drafting or reviewing draft submissions and nominations, process approvals from attorneys and leadership
Manage a firm editorial calendar, both nationally and regionally based upon the firm’s strategic goals, nationally for the firm, department, practice group and office level. Analyze and uncover new strategic opportunities
Support the firm’s surveys/submissions processes, engaging internal stakeholders as needed
Identify opportunities and coordinate regular pitches to the media in the firm’s major local markets and at the national level (story ideas, press releases, etc.), seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
Manage media inquiries and interview requests, ensure compliance with topics, clear conflicts as necessary
Creation of message and data point reference documents to be used by internal clients during media interviews and briefings
Providing one-on-one or team media training to internal clients (particularly partners and department team leaders), in advance of media interviews or media campaigns
Assist in sending reactive media coverage communications to attorneys, practice group leadership and firm leadership as appropriate, and ensuring that it is shared with the appropriate website team, intranet, social channels, and pieces are considered for potential repurposing
Management and oversight of administrative projects including media coverage tracking and reporting, across all markets
Uncover, document and drive process improvement across national and local PR markets and PR consultants
Build relationships with lawyers and other key stakeholders within the marketing department and the broader firm and its clients
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Law Firm Experience (Am Law preferred)
A minimum of 10 years of public relations experience (private or agency)
Previous experience in a managerial role
Exceptional business acumen and professionalism, a strong ability to identify and understand marketplace trends
Strong writing and editing skills are required, as is attention to detail and the ability to complete important content-related tasks on short notice
Excellent project management skills and the ability to identify and recommend effective solutions
Must be familiar with external communications channels used by organizations with large employee audiences, including expert experience with email, intranet, website, and social media platforms
Must be responsive to inquiries from internal clients, diplomatic in answering questions or evaluating proposed ideas and thorough when offering feedback concerning results or issues that arise in the course of projects
Experience managing budgets and driving cost-effective strategies
Experience with media tracking systems (Meltwater, Trendkite)
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Google Suite
Strong presentation skills
Other Skills/Abilities:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Sound judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Gregg Gauss
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
A bit about us:
National law form with 21 offices. We strive to create a dynamic environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, enjoys being involved in the community, excels at planning the perfect event, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic marketing team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Why join us?
Close your eyes and try to imagine for a minute what the ideal Am Law 100 law firm could be... what a law firm should be.
Imagine what its values would be and how it would treat its people and its clients. Imagine a firm that stood for something intentional and meaningful. Can you?
We can. We did. that’s precisely what we’re endeavoring to build.
Obviously, top firms provide superior legal skills and client service. That’s the bare minimum―the price of admission. , we created a firm that treats everyone with the utmost respect―top to bottom and side to side. A true meritocracy where its personnel effortlessly work shoulder-to-shoulder and across practices and offices, creating the opportunity for every individual to achieve their very best and thereby can do their best for clients.
We’ve found that our platform offers the ideal opportunity both for rainmakers who want to dramatically grow their practices and for service lawyers who seek challenging work and an environment that sincerely values their important contributions.
Enthusiastically diverse and unreservedly supportive of every lawyer, staff, and professional member of the firm, we continuously invest in our people to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. We hold high expectations of ourselves and each other, with a service mindset of going beyond–proactively anticipating needs and delivering more than requested.
The culture values its people–their goals, their families, and their personal and professional development. In so doing, we believe we are best placed to do the same for our clients.
We vigorously protect our culture. This means we don’t bolt on hundreds of lawyers at a time in an ongoing series of acquisitions. Instead, we have grown in ones and twos, by finding like-minded people who fit our style, value our values, and want to help us build the nation’s best domestic law firm. That’s a tough way to grow. But we’re committed to avoiding the large mergers or costly international offices that can distract us from our mission.
We’ve never aspired simply to be big. We have learned that if you build it, they will come. Our Am Law 100 size is simply what happens when you offer something that people are longing for. Top legal recruiters regularly tell us that when people learn what we offer, they want to be part of it. So, we grow.
That’s what we think a law firm should be. Does that sound like something you would like to be part of? If so, whether you’re just starting your exciting new career or considering making a change for the right opportunity, let’s start a conversation.
Job Details
AM100 law firm is currently looking for a team member to lead our Public Relations and Communications efforts as our Senior Public Relations Manager. This professional will be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, analysis and execution of high-impact public relations plans that support the Firm’s national strategic plan. This position offers a high level of responsibility and leadership within the firm’s leadership team and top-level leadership in the Marketing Department. This individual will help drive the firm’s strategic messaging, manage all outside PR partners to proactive interaction with our firm, create and edit press releases, award submissions, oversee the direction of firm surveys and submissions, and manage an internal team of communications professionals. S/He must be an accomplished leader, strategic thinker, team player and an exceptional writer and verbal communicator. In addition, s/he must have strong professionalism and management/project management skills and the proven ability to motivate, lead and create an environment of excellence for internal and external teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Closely aligning with the CMO and firm leadership, creation of strategic PR plans for the firm, department, practice group, and office levels, that align with the overall firm strategic direction, such plans should include strategy, goals, and tactics
Partner and manage all outside PR partners to encourage proactive networking with attorneys, ensure increased ROI on partnerships, promote more tier-1 media placements, and more strategic placement of thought leadership
Manage and help build an internal communications team, including social, to continue to elevate the communications standards at our firm
Work with internal C-suite and Directors to give guidance to internal communications
Write and edit press releases and briefs including new hire announcements, firm announcements, rankings and award announcements, deal briefs and white papers
Oversee ongoing efforts to earn awards and recognitions, including, for example, related project management and coordination of assignments to ensure submissions are completed timely, and drafting or reviewing draft submissions and nominations, process approvals from attorneys and leadership
Manage a firm editorial calendar, both nationally and regionally based upon the firm’s strategic goals, nationally for the firm, department, practice group and office level. Analyze and uncover new strategic opportunities
Support the firm’s surveys/submissions processes, engaging internal stakeholders as needed
Identify opportunities and coordinate regular pitches to the media in the firm’s major local markets and at the national level (story ideas, press releases, etc.), seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
Manage media inquiries and interview requests, ensure compliance with topics, clear conflicts as necessary
Creation of message and data point reference documents to be used by internal clients during media interviews and briefings
Providing one-on-one or team media training to internal clients (particularly partners and department team leaders), in advance of media interviews or media campaigns
Assist in sending reactive media coverage communications to attorneys, practice group leadership and firm leadership as appropriate, and ensuring that it is shared with the appropriate website team, intranet, social channels, and pieces are considered for potential repurposing
Management and oversight of administrative projects including media coverage tracking and reporting, across all markets
Uncover, document and drive process improvement across national and local PR markets and PR consultants
Build relationships with lawyers and other key stakeholders within the marketing department and the broader firm and its clients
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Law Firm Experience (Am Law preferred)
A minimum of 10 years of public relations experience (private or agency)
Previous experience in a managerial role
Exceptional business acumen and professionalism, a strong ability to identify and understand marketplace trends
Strong writing and editing skills are required, as is attention to detail and the ability to complete important content-related tasks on short notice
Excellent project management skills and the ability to identify and recommend effective solutions
Must be familiar with external communications channels used by organizations with large employee audiences, including expert experience with email, intranet, website, and social media platforms
Must be responsive to inquiries from internal clients, diplomatic in answering questions or evaluating proposed ideas and thorough when offering feedback concerning results or issues that arise in the course of projects
Experience managing budgets and driving cost-effective strategies
Experience with media tracking systems (Meltwater, Trendkite)
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Google Suite
Strong presentation skills
Other Skills/Abilities:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Sound judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
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