PR Manager

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a PR Manager to enhance their communication strategies. This role focuses on media relations and reputation management, requiring strong experience in corporate communications and the ability to advise senior leaders. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing skills and emotional intelligence to navigate complex media landscapes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm known for its innovative culture.

Benefits

£200 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experienced in corporate communications, preferably in legal/professional services.
• Confident advising senior leaders.
• Essential experience in reputational risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop media strategies across platforms.
• Build relations with legal media.
• Manage reputational issues and messaging.
• Provide media reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Strategic mindset

Excellent writing skills

Emotional intelligence

Social media strategy

Job description

Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment

Are you a knowledgeable communications professional ready to help shape the public voice of a leading international law firm? We're recruiting for a PR Manager to join a top-tier law firm in London. This is a newly created role, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a firm known for its innovation, forward-thinking culture, and global reach.

As PR Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in promoting and protecting the firm's reputation, with a strong emphasis on media relations. You'll be part of a growing Communications and Brand team, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic PR initiatives that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute media strategies across traditional and digital platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business and legal media.
• Act as a spokesperson and lead media training programmes for key teams.
• Proactively pitch stories and secure high-impact coverage.
• Manage reputational issues and ensure consistent messaging.
• Contribute to award submissions, thought leadership, and editorial content.
• Align media and social media strategies for cohesive brand messaging.
• Provide media reporting and insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Marketing and BD teams to support go-to-market strategies.

About You

You'll be experienced in corporate communications, ideally within legal or professional services, and be confident advising senior leaders.

You'll have strong emotional intelligence, excellent writing skills, and a strategic mindset.

Experience in reputational risk management, media relations, and social media strategy is essential.

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