PR & Communications Manager – London

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in London is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to shape external communication strategies and manage media relations. This role requires proven PR experience, strong communication skills, and an ability to build relationships with key media contacts. The ideal candidate will have professional services experience and be able to execute communication initiatives effectively. Competitive salary based on market rates.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK media is a must.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Collaborative team-oriented approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage external announcements.
• Oversee media engagement with support of a PR agency.
• Prepare partners for media interviews.

Skills

PR experience in professional services or a PR agency

Relationship-building skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Project management capabilities

Job description

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PR & Communications Manager – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent Date posted: 20/12/2024

Join a highly respected London-based law firm known for its unique blend of expertise, agility, and client-focused culture. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape external communication strategies, manage media relations, and play a critical role in enhancing the firm’s reputation and market presence.

The Responsibilities:

• Draft and manage external announcements, including partner hires, financial results, and strategic updates.
• Oversee media engagement and any issues with the support of a PR agency.
• Coordinate crisis communications, collaborating with internal comms as necessary.
• Draft and edit strategic communications for external audiences and manage the firm’s awards programme.
• Execute profile-raising initiatives aligned with practice group priorities.
• Identify PR opportunities through news monitoring and collaborate with fee earners to develop stories.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts to secure coverage.
• Draft press releases, articles, and media briefings with support from the PR team.
• Prepare partners for media interviews and provide PR guidance and training.
• Report PR activities to senior management and support award submissions and social media campaigns.

The Candidate:

• Proven PR experience in professional services or a PR agency with exposure to UK media.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external journalists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including media relations and copywriting.
• Attention to detail, sound judgement, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong project management capabilities and a collaborative team-oriented approach.

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.

Blue Legal offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.

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