Manager, Communications & PR

Jenner & Block; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k profit sharing

Comprehensive total rewards package

Job summary

Jenner & Block seeks a Manager, Communications & PR to lead a team in shaping the firm's communications strategy. In this role, you will support lawyers and staff while managing external relationships with media and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience, particularly in legal or journalism contexts, and excel in both written and verbal communication. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $135,000 to $175,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of communications management experience required.
• Experience in legal, government, journalism, or agency contexts preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement communications activities supporting the firm's mission.
• Build relationships with journalists and prepare lawyers for interviews.
• Draft and edit press releases and content for various platforms.
• Design and implement social media campaigns.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Social media knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

POSTION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer and working collaboratively with the Department's Leadership Team, the Manager, Communications & PR will help drive a talented team of communications professionals within a pioneering model in the legal industry, a fully dedicated Communications department operating independently at the firm level.

In this role, they will act as a trusted advisor to lawyers and professional staff, co-manage communications initiatives, and cultivate meaningful relationships with media, colleagues, and vendors across practice groups including litigation, investigations, and government regulatory work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with lawyers to identify, develop, and implement communications activities such as media interviews, thought leadership, speaking engagements, events, etc. that support the firm’s mission to be the best at what we do, a great place to work, and a significant contributor to our communities.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists at key media outlets. Create opportunities to connect partners with key journalists. Prepare lawyers for interviews.
• Draft and edit press releases, talking points, firm memos, bylines, and other communications collaterals.
• Draft and edit content for the firm’s website, intranet, internal communications, and other channels.
• Help design and implement social media campaigns to elevate the firm and its brand.
• Collaborate with and manage external PR consultants and ensure all activities meet firm standards and objectives.
• Support inclusion efforts and promote pro bono work.
• Help manage submissions process for awards, including for individual lawyers, the firm, and specific practice areas.
• Work collaboratively with the firm’s relationship partners to assist in the profile raising of in-house counsel at our clients.
• Manage the placement process for byline articles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Maintain high standards with attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5-7 years of communications management or equivalent experience.
• Candidates with either legal industry, government, journalism, or agency experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of social media platforms.

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $135,000 to $175,000 in Washington DC. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.