Global External Communications Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Boston seeks an External Communications Manager to lead public relations initiatives within a global marketing team. You will identify, pitch and place opportunities that raise profile for the firm, practices, and industry, partnering with stakeholders to implement strategic programs.

You will build media relationships, craft press materials, monitor coverage, and report KPIs. The role requires five years of experience, strong writing, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 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 handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with priority media outlets and industry influencers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic communication programs.
• Monitor ongoing industry trends, editorial calendars and competitor activity; provide trend analysis.
• Identify media opportunities; actively lead topic generation efforts and collaborate across practices and markets.
• Pitch and place profile-raising coverage.
• Craft media messages, including research and writing of press releases, drafting of deal announcements and other client-related communications as well as copy for the firm website.
• Serve as a firm contact for media requests; coordinate information and interview preparation.
• Collaborate with external agencies as directed by communications leaders.
• Proficiency of Salesforce to track PR activity and use data to report to stakeholders and inform public relations plans.
• Leverage the firm’s news distribution and media monitoring tools.
• Track and report on KPIs and media metrics; maintain working knowledge of firm technologies and other resources.
• Track and report coverage using internal announcements, newsletters and .com, among others.
• Align and help implement firmwide processes related to media relations.
• Provide back-up support to the global communications team.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

News distribution software

Media monitoring software

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Boston seeks an External Communications Manager to lead public relations initiatives within a global marketing team. You will identify, pitch and place opportunities that raise profile for the firm, practices, and industry, partnering with stakeholders to implement strategic programs.

You will build media relationships, craft press materials, monitor coverage, and report KPIs. The role requires five years of experience, strong writing, and the ability to work in a