Marketing Communications Manager (Ridgeland, MS)

Butler Snow LLP; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Snow LLP in Ridgeland, MS seeks a Marketing Communications Manager to lead internal and external communications, manage media relations, and position the firm's attorneys as thought leaders.

You will develop editorial calendars, write and edit press releases and website copy, collaborate with the marketing team and outside agencies, and track impact with analytics. This role emphasizes strong storytelling, project management, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Experience in a media relations or communications role.
• Advanced writing, editing and proofing skills.
• Proven ability in writing press releases, talking points, and digital content.
• Experience working with social media channels, social media management tools, and WordPress or similar CMS.
• Ability to identify and develop compelling story ideas and messages, as well as provide compelling and polished content.
• Ability to understand PR, social, and website analytics and develop strategies around those metrics.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage strategic communications campaigns with internal teams and external agencies.
• Create and maintain content/editorial calendars for key practice areas and initiatives.
• Write and edit press releases, web copy, intranet content, newsletters and alerts.
• Monitor market trends and platform developments to advise leadership.
• Track and report media mentions, social engagement, and share of voice by market.
• Oversee project timelines to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Support branding and business development initiatives across the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & editing

Press releases

Social media management

CMS (WordPress)

Analytics

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

WordPress

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Marketing Communications Manager (Ridgeland, MS)

Are you a passionate, forward thinking individual? Are you a self-starter who is ready to let their motivation and innovative personality propel our firm to new heights? Do you want to work in an office where you are appreciated and valued? This may be the perfect opportunity for you! Butler Snow LLP is looking for a Marketing Communications Manager to join our team.

The Communications Manager is responsible for organizing and executing internal and external communications and media relations activities in addition to assisting with other marketing and business development initiatives as needed. The position will be focused on organizing content and editorial calendars, writing and editing press releases and website copy, and positioning the firm’s attorneys and advisors as thought leaders within their respective practice areas.

What You’ll Do:

• Working with members of the Marketing and Business Development Team and external agency partners to develop, drive and execute strategic communication campaigns, including proactive media relations, internal communications, and digital content projects in support of the firm’s internal and external initiatives and goals.
• Developing and implementing content and media calendars that effectively promote key practice areas and business development initiatives.
• Writing and/or editing a broad range of content for a variety of marketing uses including press releases, web copy, intranet content, newsletters and alerts, award submissions, blog posts and thought leadership pieces.
• Maintaining an awareness of developing market trends, technology platforms and strategies to provide strategic advice to those in leadership positions.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting on measurable communication activities and goals including media mentions, social engagement, share of voice by market, etc.
• Monitoring and guiding projects to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Effectively working with outside agencies on various projects to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Supporting branding and business development initiatives across the firm.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Previous experience in a media relations or communications role, preferably in an agency or professional services environment
• Advanced writing, editing and proofing skills
• Proven ability in writing press releases, talking points, and digital content
• Experience working with social media channels, social media management tools, and WordPress or similar CMS
• Ability to identify and develop compelling story ideas and messages, as well as provide compelling and polished content
• Ability to understand PR, social, and website analytics and develop strategies around those metrics
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills