Global External Communications Lead

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP in Boston, MA is seeking an External Communications Manager to lead proactive and reactive public relations initiatives. This role identifies, pitches and places opportunities aligned with firm priorities within a global marketing, communications and business development team.

The position requires building strong media relationships, drafting materials, coordinating with stakeholders, and using Salesforce to measure KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least five years of related work experience.
• Ability to build strong media relationships within key sectors.
• Knowledge of news distribution, media monitoring and tracking software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with priority media outlets and key industry influencers.
• Develop relationships with firm stakeholders and collaborate with teams to implement strategic communication programs.
• Monitor ongoing industry trends, editorial calendars and competitor activity.
• Identify media opportunities; lead topic generation across practices and markets.
• Pitch and place profile-raising coverage.
• Craft media messages, including press releases and deal announcements.
• Coordinate information and interview preparation for media requests.
• Collaborate with external agencies as directed by communications leaders.
• Proficiency of Salesforce to track PR activity and report to stakeholders.
• Track and report coverage using internal announcements and newsletters.
• Align and help implement firmwide processes related to media relations.
• Provide back-up support to the global communications team.

Skills

Media relations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

News distribution software

Media monitoring software

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP in Boston, MA is seeking an External Communications Manager to lead proactive and reactive public relations initiatives. This role identifies, pitches and places opportunities aligned with firm priorities within a global marketing, communications and business development team.

The position requires building strong media relationships, drafting materials, coordinating with stakeholders, and using Salesforce to measure KPIs.