Senior Media Relations Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading law firm seeks a Social Media Relations Manager for their London office. The role involves managing media relations strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and developing impactful campaigns. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in media relations within law or similar sectors.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in media relations in relevant sectors.
• Strong media relationships.
• Knowledge of issues affecting multinational businesses.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute media relations strategies.
• Develop relationships with target media outlets.
• Drive strategic news and thought leadership campaigns.

Skills

Media Relations

Stakeholder Influence

Strategic Communication

Job description

One of the biggest global leading law firms is currently looking for a Social Media Relations Manager to join their Business Development, Marketing and Communications department in London. The role holder will proactively engage with partners to create media relations strategies to help raise the firm’s profile. This role will report to the Global Head of Communications.

The Responsibilities:

• Work on business issues and trends of strategic significance to the firm, including ESG, private capital, and technology.
• Plan, execute, track, and evaluate media relations strategies as part of a team of four media relations professionals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with target trade, broadcast, and national media.
• Collaborate with communications and business development colleagues to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Support colleagues responsible for media relations across the global network.
• Drive strategic news, thought leadership, and market commentary campaigns for the firm’s market-leading spokespeople.

The Candidate:

• Have more than 10 years of experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders on media relations.
• Possess strong media relationships.
• Have knowledge of issues affecting multinational businesses across sectors.

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 applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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