Senior Media Relations Strategist — Law Firm

Friedman Williams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan & Cromwell in New York, NY is seeking a Media Relations Senior Specialist to join a global Communications team. You will raise the Firm's visibility through media channels, advise senior leaders, and build strategic media opportunities across practices and lawyers.

The role collaborates with Communications, Business Development and worldwide lawyers to shape messaging and external engagement, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism expected at a leading law firm.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering proactive public relations programs.
• Experience in law, financial services or professional services preferred.
• Strong client service orientation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, global team.
• Excellent written communication; confident with senior leaders.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Discretion handling sensitive matters.
• Experience working across time zones with lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Drive media strategy and high-impact PR programs to raise firm visibility.
• Advise partners and senior leaders on media opportunities and messaging.
• Build relationships with business, legal and trade media.
• Develop press releases, pitches, announcements, and website content.
• Coach lawyers for media engagements with talking points and briefs.
• Repurpose content for pitches, bylines, social media and publications.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and timely commentary.
• Support crisis communications and reputational risk monitoring.
• Collaborate with Communications, Business Development and practice areas.
• Measure impact using media monitoring and reporting metrics.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Client service

Written communication

Team collaboration

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or MBA or other graduate degree

Job description

Sullivan & Cromwell in New York, NY is seeking a Media Relations Senior Specialist to join a global Communications team. You will raise the Firm's visibility through media channels, advise senior leaders, and build strategic media opportunities across practices and lawyers.

The role collaborates with Communications, Business Development and worldwide lawyers to shape messaging and external engagement, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism expected at a leading law firm.