Director of Media & Communications

Whitman Advisory Job Community; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

401(k)

PTO

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Whitman Advisory Job Community in Essex County, NJ, is seeking a Director of Media & Communications to lead earned media and public relations for a leading professional services firm. The role focuses on visibility for attorneys, practice groups, leadership, and key initiatives through media relationships and thought leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in PR or strategic communications, preferably with law firm or professional services experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firm-wide PR and earned media strategy.
• Build relationships with legal, business, regional, and industry journalists.
• Secure interviews, articles, podcasts, commentary, and thought leadership placements.
• Identify timely media opportunities based on news and industry trends.
• Manage media inquiries and prepare executives/attorneys for interviews.
• Draft media pitches, statements, talking points, and external communications.
• Support awards, rankings, nominations, and recognition submissions.
• Develop visibility strategies for practice groups, lateral hires, major matters, and firm initiatives.
• Advise leadership on reputation management and crisis communications.
• Track media placements and measure PR performance.

Skills

Outstanding writing

Editing

Storytelling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Journalism/Marketing or related field

Job description

Location: Essex County, NJ | Hybrid after 90 days

Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Overview

Seeking an experienced Director of Media & Communications to lead earned media and public relations strategy for a leading professional services organization. This role will increase visibility for attorneys, practice groups, leadership, and key initiatives through strategic media relationships, thought leadership, and reputation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firm-wide PR and earned media strategy.
• Build relationships with legal, business, regional, and industry journalists.
• Secure interviews, articles, podcasts, commentary, and thought leadership placements.
• Identify timely media opportunities based on news and industry trends.
• Manage media inquiries and prepare executives/attorneys for interviews.
• Draft media pitches, statements, talking points, and external communications.
• Support awards, rankings, nominations, and recognition submissions.
• Develop visibility strategies for practice groups, lateral hires, major matters, and firm initiatives.
• Advise leadership on reputation management and crisis communications.
• Track media placements and measure PR performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years of PR, media relations, or strategic communications experience.
• Law firm, legal PR agency, or professional services experience required.
• Established relationships with legal, business, and industry media.
• Proven success securing earned media and thought leadership opportunities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Strong executive presence and ability to work with attorneys and senior leadership.
• Ability to translate complex legal/business topics into compelling media narratives.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently.

$140K–$160K base salary, plus potential year-end bonus and merit increase. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, 401(k), PTO, and additional voluntary programs.