Communications Manager

Secretariat; Atlanta, Chicago (GA, IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking a Communications Manager to plan and deliver firmwide communications that reflect a consistent Secretariat voice across internal and external channels. You will work on reputation-building, internal engagement, and cross-practice campaigns with senior leaders and global teams.

You’ll develop website and digital content, coordinate media outreach, and contribute to awards and rankings while aligning with editorial standards and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and interviewing skills for senior leaders and complex subjects.
• Experience translating technical content for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage internal communications and public relations.
• Ability to use performance data to guide programs and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver firmwide communications across internal and external channels.
• Expand reputation-building initiatives, manage internal communications and employee engagement.
• Develop and pitch media stories; coordinate interviews and media inquiries.
• Coordinate awards, rankings, social media, and digital content with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Interviewing

Storytelling

Job description

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Manager plans and delivers firmwide communications that convey a consistent Secretariat voice and perspectives across internal and external channels. The role helps expand the firm’s reputation-building initiatives, manages internal communications and employee engagement initiatives, and executes programs across awards and rankings, social media, and digital content. Working across practices, regions, and corporate functions, this person turns firm priorities and insights into clear, timely stories and campaigns.

Brand, Reputation & External Communications

• Execute firmwide external communications strategies to strengthen Secretariat’s reputation and support growth priorities through PR, digital channels, social media, and awards and rankings.
• Develop and edit website, campaign, social, email, and digital content; package announcements, research, events, and expert insights for relevant audiences and channels in collaboration with design and digital colleagues.
• Develop and pitch media stories based on firm news, research, and expert perspectives; prepare press and spokesperson materials, and coordinate interviews and media inquiries.
• Help prioritize awards and rankings based on strategic value; manage submissions with practices and leadership, working with the Marketing & Communications Associate to coordinate deadlines and maintain the awards calendar.
• Contribute to social media strategies, identifying opportunities to amplify executive and expert perspectives and engage target audiences.
• Contribute to firmwide messaging and editorial standards so external communications reflect a consistent, credible Secretariat voice.
• Track results of communications initiatives, including media coverage, awards outcomes, and digital and social performance; use the results to refine plans and recommend changes to priorities.

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Partner with HR, Talent, Learning, and practice leaders to shape and coordinate internal communications campaigns supporting recruiting, onboarding, recognition, culture, and employee engagement.
• Oversee the continued development of the firm’s global intranet, The Post, setting content priorities and identifying improvements that increase its reach and usefulness to employees.
• Work with leaders and corporate teams to develop messages about firm priorities, organizational changes, milestones, and employee programs; draft high-priority communications and guide their delivery to different internal audiences.
• Set priorities and coordinate stakeholders, reviews, and approvals across internal communications channels, working with the Marketing & Communications Associate on implementation and using results to improve future communications.

Practice Content & Firmwide Promotion

• Partner with practice marketers and the Editorial Manager to plan how thought leadership, client alerts, and other expert-led content will be published and promoted.
• Bring practice, regional, and expert stories into firmwide campaigns and channels, identifying opportunities to connect related work across the firm.
• Advise on audience, framing, and messaging for high-visibility practice initiatives, helping teams present expert insights in a consistent Secretariat voice.
• Coordinate approvals, communications support staff, and external partners to keep cross-practice content moving on schedule and improve shared workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least six years of experience planning and executing communications in a professional services, consulting, legal, or similarly complex expert-led environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and interviewing skills, with sound judgment and the ability to work with senior leaders and translate technical subjects for different audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with internal communications and public relations, including media pitching and spokesperson preparation.
• Ability to manage simultaneous initiatives, build relationships across teams, and use performance data to guide decisions. Use data, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned to continuously improve programs, processes, and return on marketing investment.

At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Pay Transparency

$100,000 - $130,000 USD

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.

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