Director of Integrated Communications & Brand Strategy

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Director of Integrated Communications to shape and execute firm-wide communications strategies. You will guide PR, internal messaging, and digital content across channels, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications Operations.

We value a seasoned communications leader with a track record in professional services or legal environments, and a collaborative, problem-solving approach to drive firm visibility and reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• An advanced degree (MBA, MA in Communications, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in communications with 3-5 years in leadership.
• Experience in professional services, legal, or similarly complex environments preferred.
• Proven track record of integrated multi-channel communications strategies in a matrixed org.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications with a sharp editorial eye.
• Strategic/analytical thinker with proactive problem-solving under pressure.
• Experience in media relations, PR strategy, and crisis communications.
• Deep expertise in social media, digital communications, and content analytics.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Resourceful, collaborative mindset to drive team and firm success.
• Proficiency in communications, project management, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to shape and execute integrated firm-wide communications strategies.
• Champion enterprise, integrated communications across internal and external channels.
• Define and lead the firm's public relations priorities and alignment with objectives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing PR team with clear roles and accountability.
• Oversee relationships with external PR agencies and measure impact on visibility.
• Own internal communications and intranet strategy and employee engagement.
• Partner with leadership to reflect priorities in internal messaging and culture.
• Plan and prioritize internal communications across the firm for clarity and timeliness.
• Collaborate across GC, Inclusion & Diversity, Business Development, Recruiting, HR, etc.
• Set the strategic direction for social media across platforms with the Social Media Manager.
• Shape integrated digital content strategies supporting priorities and business development.
• Monitor online reputation and analytics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead an enterprise content strategy with a unified, on-brand voice.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Crisis communications

Social media strategy

Content analytics

Editorial excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Advanced degree preferred (MBA/MA)

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Director of Integrated Communications to shape and execute firm-wide communications strategies. You will guide PR, internal messaging, and digital content across channels, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications Operations.

We value a seasoned communications leader with a track record in professional services or legal environments, and a collaborative, problem-solving approach to drive firm visibility and reputation.