Media Relations Manager – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Media Relations Manager for its London team. This role focuses on elevating the firm's visibility in media, developing comprehensive media relations strategies, and crafting impactful communications content. Successful candidates will bring strong media engagement experience, particularly within law or related sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in PR or corporate communications within a law firm is essential.
• Strong media relations skills needed along with established journalist relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategy to enhance legal profiles.
• Prepare and coach senior stakeholders for media engagements.
• Draft awards submissions and other compelling content.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 20/10/2023

A top 30 international law firm is seeking a Media Relations Manager to join their London team. This role involves collaborating with the Communications, Business Development, and Marketing teams to enhance the firm's media relations strategy and showcase its legal expertise. Responsibilities include raising the firm's profile, developing media relations programs, coaching senior leaders for media engagement, and creating compelling content such as awards submissions and case studies.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the firm's media relations strategy to highlight legal expertise.
• Support legal practices through strategic communications to enhance profiles across various media channels.
• Design and execute media relations programs to gain recognition and visibility.
• Prepare and coach senior stakeholders for media interviews and engagements.
• Draft awards submissions, case studies, and other content to showcase the firm's work and innovation.

The Candidate:

• Experience in PR or corporate communications, preferably within a law firm environment, with strong writing skills.
• Proven media relations skills and established journalist relationships.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, while also being a collaborative team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Please note: Candidates must have relevant experience within Law Firms, Accountancy Firms, Management Consultancies, Property/Construction Firms, Financial Services Firms, or relevant Associations or Agencies. Applications outside these sectors will not be considered.

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