PR & Communications Executive

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a PR & Communications Executive to enhance its media relations efforts in London. The role involves generating story ideas, managing media interactions, and supporting social media strategies, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Ideal candidates should have a background in legal or professional services and be capable of working under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PR/Communications role within legal or professional services is ideal.
• Excels at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supports proactive PR efforts, generating story ideas and pitching to media.
• Coordinates media interviews and prepares briefing notes for lawyers.
• Drafts and publishes social media content and assists with media monitoring.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Media Relations

Job description

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a PR & Communications Executive to join their London office. The roleholder will report directly into the PR & Communications Manager whilst also working closely with the Director of Marketing and Business Development.

The Responsibilities:

• Supports proactive PR efforts by generating story ideas, pitching to media, and building relationships with key journalists and editors to connect them with firm partners.
• Tracks news agendas and editorial calendars, identifies media opportunities (e.g., comment pieces, bylined articles), and conducts research to support strategic messaging.
• Coordinates media interviews, prepares briefing notes for lawyers, and may attend interviews in place of the PR manager when needed.
• Drafts and publishes social media content, supports the editing of awards submissions, and helps circulate and showcase media coverage internally.
• Assists with media monitoring, conflict checks, reporting, and other administrative processes to ensure compliance and organisation within the PR team.
• Builds strong relationships across internal teams and explores use of generative AI tools to enhance PR workflows and efficiency.

The Candidate:

• Experience in a PR/Communications role within legal or professional services would be ideal.
• Excels at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

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.