Communications Specialist

Totum Partners; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a PR & Communications Specialist to enhance visibility and reputation. The role involves crafting media strategies, collaborating with teams in London and the US, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with significant PR experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Benefits

Referral Programme with £300 gift vouchers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public relations or related fields.
• Experience with legal marketplace preferred.
• Strong experience in writing for various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR strategies across London.
• Build relationships with media contacts and stakeholders.
• Prepare content for press releases and facilitate media interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a talented PR & Communications Specialist with a knack for crafting compelling stories? We're looking for someone to join our client's dynamic team in London. If you have at least three years of experience in public relations, preferably within a law firm, we want to hear from you!

Working closely with the Assistant Director of Communications and the wider Marketing team, this role will focus on external PR for specific practice areas across London. It will involve close collaboration with our client's US colleagues as well as PR agencies in Europe to ensure a coordinated approach to PR globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement PR strategies to boost our visibility and reputation.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and media contacts.
• Secure media coverage and facilitate interviews, articles, and features.
• Prepare spokespeople for media interactions and draft talking points.
• Create engaging content for press releases, articles, and social media.
• Collaborate with internal teams and PR agencies in Europe.
• Monitor media coverage and manage media inquiries.
• Plan and execute PR events and track campaign effectiveness.

Ideal Candidate Skills:

• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Creative thinker with innovative PR strategies.
• Familiarity with the legal marketplace and professional services.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in relevant software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of three years' experience, including writing for a range of platforms (e.g., publications, social media, thought leadership, media announcements).
• Prior experience in either journalism, a PR agency, a PR team in a law firm, or professional services preferred.

If you're ready to take your PR career to the next level, apply now and be part of our client's exciting journey!

Referral Programme: If this role isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would excel in it, why not take advantage of our referral programme? We offer £300 of high street gift vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role.

Equal Opportunities: As a responsible business, we represent the diversity of our people, clients, and communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse teams; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.