Senior Public Relations Manager

Page Executive; New York (NY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO + holidays

Hybrid schedule

401k

Job summary

Page Executive in New York is seeking a Senior PR Manager to lead firmwide public relations for a top global law firm. You will develop strategies, shape the firm’s reputation, and work with partners to raise profile through media.

You will manage a team of four, coach leaders for media interviews, monitor trends, and coordinate cross-office campaigns, with a hybrid schedule and strong bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years PR/media relations experience in legal or professional services.
• 5+ years of managerial experience with direct reports.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and upskill team members.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong industry knowledge and media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firmwide PR strategies to enhance visibility, reputation, and market positioning.
• Build and manage relationships with journalists and outlets to secure coverage.
• Pitch and place media opportunities showcasing firm expertise and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with Practice Groups, BD, and Marketing to align communications with objectives.
• Lead media strategy development, press materials, announcements, and award submissions.
• Coach partners for media interviews and speaking opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to provide insights.
• Coordinate PR across offices for global alignment.
• Mentor a team of 4 PR professionals and manage performance.
• Track metrics and optimize campaigns; establish PR processes.
• Contribute to long-term communications planning and growth objectives.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Leadership

Strategy development

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Senior PR opportunity in a top global law firm!
• Part of a strong collaborative team representing a global brand.

About Our Client

This elite law firm is known for advising clients on complex transactions, high-stakes disputes, and significant regulatory matters. Its collaborative culture and deep bench of subject matter expertise enable teams to deliver innovative, client-focused results across industries and jurisdictions.

Job Description

• Develop and execute firmwide public relations strategies that enhance the visibility, reputation, and market positioning of the firm's practices, attorneys, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with influential journalists, editors, and media outlets across legal, business, and industry publications to secure meaningful coverage and commentary opportunities.
• Identify, pitch, and place media opportunities that showcase firm expertise, client work, market insights, and partner thought leadership on emerging legal and business issues.
• Collaborate closely with Practice Groups, Business Development, and Marketing teams to align external communications with strategic business objectives and growth priorities.
• Lead the development of media strategies, messaging frameworks, press releases, announcements, award submissions, and profile-raising campaigns for firm initiatives and lateral partner arrivals.
• Prepare and coach partners and firm leaders for media interviews, press engagements, speaking opportunities, and other public-facing communications.
• Monitor media coverage, market developments, client activity, and industry trends, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate public relations efforts across offices to ensure consistent messaging, effective campaign execution, and global alignment.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of (4) PR and communications professionals, overseeing work quality, workload allocation, professional development, and performance management.
• Track and analyze media engagement metrics and campaign performance, using data-driven insights to improve future public relations initiatives and communications strategies.
• Establish and implement PR best practices, departmental processes, and operational guidelines that drive efficiency, consistency, and excellence across the communications function.
• Contribute to long-term communications planning and departmental leadership while supporting broader firm business development, brand-building, and growth objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior PR Manager should have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of experience with public relations strategies and media relations in legal or professional services organizations
• 5+ years of managerial experience with direct reports
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing and upskilling team members
• Strong capabilities to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and shifting priorities in fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills to monitor and evaluate PR performance
• Collaborative approach to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Significant knowledge of the industry and business acumen including maintaining relationships with media outlets and journalists.

What’s on Offer

• New York - Base salary range $200,000 to $240,000 + annual bonus
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage options
• Up to 29 days of PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office/2 days remote)
• 401k