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This role focuses on raising the firm's profile by securing positive media coverage for partners and key practices across UK and legal press. It involves developing and executing PR plans to promote thought leadership, events, campaigns, partner hires, and other marketing initiatives in the London market

Client Details

A leading law firm in London who are looking for a new PR and Comms Manager. You will report into the Associate Director of PR and Comms

Description

Serve as day-to-day media contact.

Research and secure media opportunities across national, trade, regional, and legal press.

Build relationships with target journalists and pitch story ideas.

Connect media with firm partners and coordinate media briefings.

Prepare partners for interviews and advise on press engagement.

Monitor editorial calendars and identify visibility opportunities.

Write press releases, pitches, and media content.

Develop compelling angles for firm news to boost media interest.

Maintain media contact database.

Attend practice group meetings to align PR with business goals.

Collaborate with external PR agencies to ensure aligned, conflict-free activity.

Profile

Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressure.

Excellent written and verbal communication; produces high-quality drafts with minimal edits.

Solid grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Skilled in handling complex topics, ideally legal-related.

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.

Proficient in PR tools (media databases, monitoring platforms).

Proactive, collaborative, and highly motivated.

Professional, polite, and positive attitude.

Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.

Eager to learn and grow professionally.

Trustworthy with confidential information.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with legal software and social media (e.g. LinkedIn).

Job Offer

Permanent role

Manager position

Reporting into the AD of PR and Comms

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

Salary up to 70k

London based role

• Develop and implement strategic PR plans aligned with client objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Write and edit press releases, media kits, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Manage crisis communications and provide proactive reputation management.
• Oversee media monitoring and reporting, analyzing campaign performance.
• Organize press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Advise senior leadership and clients on PR best practices and emerging trends.
• Manage budgets for PR campaigns and activities.
• Mentor and guide junior PR team members.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, and social media teams to ensure integrated communications.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public relations, preferably within an agency or corporate setting.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns.
• Excellent media relations skills, with established contacts in relevant sectors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling.
• Strong understanding of digital PR, social media, and online reputation management.
• Experience in crisis communications and issues management.
• Proficiency in PR software and tools for media monitoring and analysis.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Develop and implement integrated PR campaigns across traditional and digital media channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Write and edit press releases, media kits, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Manage crisis communications situations, developing strategic responses and messaging.
• Organize press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal communications teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR activities.
• Stay abreast of evolving media landscapes and communication technologies.

• Develop and implement strategic public relations campaigns.
• Manage media relations and build strong relationships with journalists.
• Craft compelling press releases, pitches, and other PR materials.
• Oversee crisis communications and reputation management.
• Advise clients on PR strategies and best practices.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze campaign effectiveness.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals.
• Lead and mentor junior PR team members.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and media developments.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Significant experience in public relations, preferably in an agency or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful PR campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relations experience and a network of contacts.
• Expertise in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Experience with digital PR and social media strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies aligned with client objectives and brand messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, bloggers, and influencers across various sectors.
• Draft and distribute compelling press releases, media kits, and other PR materials.
• Secure positive media coverage for clients through proactive pitching and relationship management.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews and press briefings.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans, providing strategic counsel during challenging situations.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze campaign effectiveness, providing regular reports to clients.
• Oversee social media strategy as it relates to PR initiatives, ensuring brand consistency.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, digital, creative) to ensure integrated campaign execution.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities within the media landscape.
• Manage PR budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Mentor and guide junior PR team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public relations, preferably within an agency setting or for a prominent brand.
• Proven track record of securing significant media coverage in top-tier publications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting engaging content.
• Strong understanding of media relations, corporate communications, and reputation management.
• Experience in developing and executing crisis communication strategies.
• Proficiency in PR monitoring and measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong networking abilities and established relationships within the media industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.