PR & Communications Manager – London

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

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to enhance its external communications and media relations. This role involves drafting announcements, managing crisis communications, and building strong media relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in PR, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to manage projects while working in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Proven PR experience in professional services or PR agency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage external announcements and media engagements.
• Coordinate crisis communications and build relationships with media.
• Prepare partners for media interviews and support PR activities.

Skills

Media relations

Copywriting

Relationship-building

Project management

Team collaboration

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 expertise, agility, and client-focused culture. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape external communication strategies, manage media relations, and enhance 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 address issues with the support of a PR agency.
• Coordinate crisis communications in collaboration with internal communications.
• Draft and edit strategic communications for external audiences and manage the firm’s awards programme.
• Implement 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 skills, including media relations and copywriting.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong project management skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Please note: 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 applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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