PR & Communications Manager

Friedman Williams; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams, a leading U.S. law firm, seeks an experienced Public Relations & Communications Manager to elevate the visibility of the firm and its attorneys.

The role will spearhead PR, communications, content, and professional visibility initiatives while partnering closely with attorneys and leadership. You will lead PR strategy, media outreach, thought leadership, content development, and crisis communications, coordinating with partners and leadership to maximize recognition and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PR, communications, media relations, journalism, legal marketing, or professional services.
• Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of PR strategy, social media, content development, and media relations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders with sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience supporting executives or senior leadership and handling sensitive communications.
• Familiarity with PR/media monitoring tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies aligned with firm and business goals.
• Manage media outreach, relationships, press opportunities, and coverage.
• Create and oversee social media and digital content.
• Partner with attorneys on thought leadership, articles, commentary, and personal branding.
• Coordinate awards, rankings, speaking opportunities, and other industry recognition.
• Support sensitive and crisis communications as needed.
• Develop internal communications resources and provide training on social media and professional visibility.
• Support community relations and promote firm involvement externally.
• Identify opportunities to increase attorney and firm visibility across legal, business, and industry audiences.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

Content development

Social media

Relationship building

Writing/editing

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/J ournalism/Marketing/English

Tools

Microsoft Office

PR monitoring tools

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Public Relations & Communications Manager to strengthen the firm's visibility, reputation, and attorney profile. This role will lead a variety of PR, communications, content, and professional visibility initiatives while partnering closely with attorneys and firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies aligned with firm and business goals.
• Manage media outreach, relationships, press opportunities, and coverage.
• Create and oversee social media and digital content.
• Partner with attorneys on thought leadership, articles, commentary, and personal branding.
• Coordinate awards, rankings, speaking opportunities, and other industry recognition.
• Support sensitive and crisis communications as needed.
• Develop internal communications resources and provide training on social media and professional visibility.
• Support community relations and promote firm involvement externally.
• Identify opportunities to increase attorney and firm visibility across legal, business, and industry audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PR, communications, media relations, journalism, legal marketing, or professional services.
• Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of PR strategy, social media, content development, and media relations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders with sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience supporting executives or senior leadership and handling sensitive communications.
• Familiarity with PR/media monitoring tools and Microsoft Office.