Media Relations Manager (Global)

The Media Relations Manager (Global) will develop effective global media plans, projects, and campaigns to support select practices and sectors' external profile-raising efforts, working closely and collaboratively with the Firm's Director of Global Media Relations, Global Media Relations team, and in-market communications colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and planning: Develop and implement practice- and sector-focused global media plans, projects, and campaigns.
• Proactively identify commentary topics and industry trends to reach out to journalists to secure interview opportunities and media coverage, and place byline articles in legal, business, and trade publications.
• Track and analyze media coverage against agreed KPIs; report performance and learning.
• Identify, coach, and promote key spokespeople for select practices and sectors.
• Support with cross-functional Media Relations projects and thought leadership campaigns.

Copywriting

• Write and edit compelling press releases, matter announcements, bylines, media pitches, and other copy.
• Repurpose and reposition thought leadership content for media engagement purposes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and publications.
• Support internal stakeholders with their interview needs, including interview preparation and media briefings, as well as sitting on interviews, following up where appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong influencing skills during all interactions with stakeholders and colleagues, and develop deep and lasting relationships across the BDMC function and directly with partners and lawyers.
• Support media training program for relevant spokespeople.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Significant professional experience in media relations or communications, ideally in a law firm or within professional services.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, including excellent proofreading skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to develop strong internal and external relationships including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Able to prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent judgment.