Global Media Relations Lead – Senior Specialist

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Considine Search is representing a premier global law firm seeking a Media Relations Senior Specialist to join its global Communications team. The role focuses on elevating the firm and its lawyers through strategic media outreach and compelling external communications.

You will advise partners, build strong media relationships, craft press materials, coach executives, and coordinate cross-functional campaigns to advance practice priorities while monitoring risk and safeguarding confidential

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering proactive, high-level public relations programs.
• Interest in and understanding of the legal industry preferred.
• Client service oriented; able to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to work with and influence multiple constituencies and deal with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work and collaborate as part of a global team is essential.
• Excellent written communication skills; able to convey complex concepts clearly.
• Confident, credible and persuasive; able to advise senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drive media strategy and high-impact PR programs to strengthen visibility of the firm, practices and lawyers.
• Serve as a trusted media adviser to partners and senior leaders on opportunities, messaging and positioning.
• Build relationships with business, legal and trade media, identifying opportunities and managing inquiries.
• Develop external communications: press releases, media pitches, announcements, website content and statements.
• Prepare lawyers for media engagements with talking points and interview coaching.
• Turn thought leadership into media opportunities across pitches, commentary and social media.
• Assist with byline placement and tracking.
• Identify opportunities to showcase lawyers as leading voices via media commentary and timely responses.
• Support issues and crisis communications and monitor reputational risks.
• Partner with Communications, Business Development and practice areas on integrated campaigns.
• Measure impact using media monitoring and reporting metrics.
• Maintain firm and client information per information security policies.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic counsel

Crisis communications

Relationship building

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD/MBA or graduate degree is a plus

Job description

Considine Search is representing a premier global law firm seeking a Media Relations Senior Specialist to join its global Communications team. The role focuses on elevating the firm and its lawyers through strategic media outreach and compelling external communications.

You will advise partners, build strong media relationships, craft press materials, coach executives, and coordinate cross-functional campaigns to advance practice priorities while monitoring risk and safeguarding confidential