Communications and PR Manager

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Communications & PR Manager to lead media relations, thought leadership, and brand visibility initiatives. This highly visible role partners with senior leaders and subject matter experts to elevate the organization’s profile through strategic communications.

The position involves driving PR programs, identifying opportunities, and managing external agencies. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in PR/communications within law firms or agencies, 2+ years in people

Qualifications

• 6+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience within a law firm or PR agency.
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Experience in legal, professional services, consulting, or a related industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Drive PR, media relations, and thought leadership programs.
• Identify and secure media, speaking, and visibility opportunities.
• Manage external PR agency relationships
• Draft press releases, articles, award submissions, and executive communications
• Support social media and content promotion initiatives
• Track campaign performance and visibility metrics

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A respected law firm is seeking a Communications & PR Manager to lead media relations, thought leadership, and brand visibility initiatives. This highly visible role will partner with senior leaders and subject matter experts to elevate the organization's profile through strategic communications efforts.

• Drive PR, media relations, and thought leadership programs
• Identify and secure media, speaking, and visibility opportunities
• Manage external PR agency relationships
• Draft press releases, articles, award submissions, and executive communications
• Support social media and content promotion initiatives
• Track campaign performance and visibility metrics

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience within a law firm or PR agency required
• 2+ years of people management experience required
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills
• Experience in legal, professional services, consulting, or a related industry preferred
• Bachelor's degree required

Why Apply?

• Highly visible, strategic role
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid Chicago-based opportunity

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.