PR Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking a PR Manager to oversee internal and external communications. In this newly created role, the candidate will build valuable relationships with media, draft press releases, and measure PR impact. The ideal applicant will have over five years of PR experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing diverse projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the firm.

Qualifications

• Over five years’ PR experience, ideally in agency or law firm.
• Proven ability to develop PR plans for media coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with journalists for coverage.
• Identify media opportunities and create pitches.
• Draft press releases and manage media coverage.
• Develop PR plans for sector groups with teams.
• Measure and report PR impact.

Skills

PR experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: London

Salary: Market Rate

Salary band: Market Rate

Contract type: Permanent

Date posted: 29/10/2024

Blue Legal have partnered with a global law firm to resource a PR Manager, based in London. The role holder would work closely with the Head of Communications and be responsible for overseeing global internal and external communications, covering areas such as corporate communications, public relations, social media, the company intranet, and other internal channels. This is a newly created role, so will be an opportunity to create a real impact at the firm and make the role your own.

The Responsibilities

• Build relationships with journalists in legal, trade, and mainstream media to secure coverage.
• Identify media opportunities by monitoring trends and creating targeted pitches for Partners and lawyers.
• Draft press releases and manage media coverage for HFW’s practices and client matters.
• Develop PR plans for sector Groups with M&BD and firm teams, and provide media training as needed.
• Measure and report PR impact, and support broader profile-raising efforts, including key legal directory rankings.

The Candidate

• Over five years’ PR experience, ideally in an agency, law firm, or professional services.
• Proven ability to develop PR plans that drive consistent media coverage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills with sound judgment and decision-making.
• Highly organised, proactive, and effective in managing complex projects independently across cultures and time zones.

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.

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