Locations: New York or Washington, DC
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Senior PR & Communications Manager, in the Marketing department, reporting directly to the Director of Communications.
The position can reside in the New York or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for providing support for the firm’s media relations and broader communications efforts in the firm’s offices throughout the U.S. The Senior PR & Communications Manager supervises the communications coordinator and works closely with the communications and marketing teams across the firm to providing support for the firm’s public relations and media relations efforts in the U.S. The Senior PR & Communications Manager is expected to clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, efficient and effective departmental operations, and an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities of this position include :
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Bachelor’s degree required
Eight+ years of experience in a similar public relations, media relations and communications capacity; prior experience with a law firm, public relations agency or professional services firm is preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify and secure visibility for high value PR opportunities.
Ability to quickly and proactively identify and analyze problems, develop solutions and deliver results.
Knowledge of and familiarity with online and electronic newswire services, media tracking and Internet research resources.
Poise, tact and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
A high degree of comfort in liaising with firm leadership and management.
Ability to prioritize and manage workload, work independently and as a member of teams, and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
Strong leadership skills and willingness to function as a role model within the department and office
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values
Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Commitment to professional growth and development
Strong work ethic, service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners
Ability to work extended hours as necessary to fulfill time sensitive responsibilities
The base salary range for this position in New York is $175,000 to $230,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.
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