Strategic PR Lead for Thought Leadership & Media

Eversheds Sutherland; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP seeks a Public Relations Manager to lead USPR strategy, elevate the firm’s brand, and partner with the US Director of Communications and Brand. The role requires translating PR activity into measurable business outcomes and building trusted relationships with attorneys and media.

This hybrid position emphasizes leading multi‑office initiatives, managing staff or agencies, and balancing competing priorities while driving thought leadership and executive visibility

Qualifications

• Proven media relations track record in professional services.
• Ability to distill complex topics into clear narratives.
• Experience managing staff, freelancers, or agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a proactive US PR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Identify story opportunities and balance attorney asks with firm priorities.
• Manage multiple workstreams with clear timelines and accountability.
• Oversee relationships with editors, reporters, and journalists across markets.
• Collaborate with Business Development and firm leadership to shape narratives.

Skills

Media relations

Written comms

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

AI in comms

Team leadership

Digital/social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP seeks a Public Relations Manager to lead USPR strategy, elevate the firm’s brand, and partner with the US Director of Communications and Brand. The role requires translating PR activity into measurable business outcomes and building trusted relationships with attorneys and media.

This hybrid position emphasizes leading multi‑office initiatives, managing staff or agencies, and balancing competing priorities while driving thought leadership and executive visibility