Senior External Communications Strategist

0400 FBD USA LLP; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields US LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, External Communications to lead strategic external communications and media engagement for the firm’s market-leading platform. You will translate complex legal matters and market developments into compelling narratives that elevate partner visibility and strengthen the firm’s reputation.

Responsibilities include developing integrated plans, managing media outreach, and advising partners on executive positioning, with measurement of impact and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in media relations, corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or professional services communications.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, dealmaking, M&A, private capital, capital markets, or related sectors.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and managing complex communications priorities.
• Demonstrated success delivering proactive media and external communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver integrated external communications strategies for key practice areas (M&A, Private Capital, Capital Markets, Tax).
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, and influencers across legal, financial, business, and trade media.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Public relations

Journalism

Stakeholder engagement

Writing

Job description

Freshfields US LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, External Communications to lead strategic external communications and media engagement for the firm’s market-leading platform. You will translate complex legal matters and market developments into compelling narratives that elevate partner visibility and strengthen the firm’s reputation.

Responsibilities include developing integrated plans, managing media outreach, and advising partners on executive positioning, with measurement of impact and