Communications Executive

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London seeks a Communications Executive to manage PR and digital communications efforts. The role involves drafting press releases, building media relationships, and developing content for various platforms. Candidates must have a degree and relevant experience in PR or digital communications. Those with a background in law, consultancy, or financial services are preferred. A competitive salary of up to £35,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with relevant experience.
• Previous experience in PR or digital communications.
• Experience with social media channels.

Responsibilities

• Implement PR and digital communications plans.
• Draft press releases and media documents.
• Develop relationships with press contacts.

Skills

PR experience

Digital communications

Social media management

IT literacy

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Content management systems

Photo-editing software

Job description

Overview

Location: London
Salary: Up to £35,000
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 21/06/2022

An award-winning global law firm is seeking a Communications Executive to support with PR, internal and digital communications plans to promote opportunities and coverage for the firm. This role will be reporting to the Senior Internal Communications Manager and will be based out of the London office.

The Responsibilities

• Implement PR, internal and digital communications plans to generate positive profile-raising opportunities and coverage.
• Drafting press releases, awards submissions and preparing media briefing documents.
• Developing relationships with press contacts at target media.
• Collaborate with the marketing team, and fee earners to identify new opportunities, industry trends, deal information and other newsworthy stories.
• Develop content to post on the firm’s website and social media platforms, and repurpose existing content for digital and also internal audiences.
• Provide training and support for lawyers and others in the organisation on PR.

The Candidate

• Be educated to degree level.
• Previous experience working in a PR or digital communications environment.
• Experienced in the effective use of social media and digital channels.
• Be highly IT literate, with experience of content management systems and ideally photo-editing software.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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