Public Relations Specialist

Carter Murray; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a Public Relations professional to manage media relations and enhance the firm's visibility. The ideal candidate will have extensive public relations experience within the legal sector, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage with media effectively. This role involves identifying media opportunities and writing press materials to promote the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in public relations within legal contexts.
• Strong network of media contacts.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify media opportunities across various platforms.
• Manage relationships with reporters for positive coverage.
• Write press releases and prepare partners for media engagements.

Skills

Public Relations experience within a law firm or agency

Extensive media contacts

Excellent communications skills

Well organized

Collaborative team player

Engaging and enthusiastic

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a leading US law firm! This is an interesting and multi-faceted role spanning multiple legal practices and requiring the ability to deliver a broad range of public relations activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying suitable profile opportunities in target media, spanning national, broadcast, practice group trade, regional and legal media titles.
• Manage and leverage relationships with target reporters to secure suitable opportunities for partners.
• Scheduling and organising media briefings for partners, including preparing partners for media interviews and advising lawyers on press response techniques.
• Actively generating and seeking story ideas and pitching these to relevant titles to secure positive media coverage.
• Writing press releases, pitches, articles and other communications materials for use with the media.
• Researching, developing and writing story angles to improve newsworthiness of routine firm developments (e.g., office openings, big wins, new partners).

Key Attributes / Qualifications

• Public Relations experience within a law firm or an agency partnering with legal clients
• Extensive media contacts
• Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal
• Well organised and someone who delivers what they promise to a consistently high standard of quality
• A supportive team player able to demonstrate experience of building a collaborative environment
• Engaging, enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn

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