Public Relations Senior Manager - TexasEnergy Infrastructure
Public Relations Senior Manager - TexasEnergy Infrastructure
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Public Relations Senior Manager is an integral member of Lathams Brand & Communications team responsible for developing and implementing proactive and creative media strategies and campaigns to elevate the firms profile and unmatched track record in Houston and more broadly in Texas. This role also focuses on promoting the expertise and resources of the firms marketleading global Energy & Infrastructure (E&I) Industry Group which comprises a multidisciplinary powerhouse team in several core areas including oil and gas power and renewables and infrastructure. With exceptional strength in practice areas such as capital markets M&A private equity investment funds private capital banking and finance and public company representation among other transactional regulatory and disputes capabilities Latham is wellpositioned to leverage its extensive expertise to further enhance its market presence. Based in our Houston office this role seeks a strategic senior Public Relations (PR) leader with strong media contacts exceptional storytelling skills and a deep understanding of the Texas market and E&I sector. This role will be located in our Houstonoffice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and inoffice presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Actively pursuing media opportunities to profile the firm and individual attorneys both in Texas and nationally as well as elevating the global E&I practice while expertly managing proactive press outreach and reactive media engagement
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with legal and business journalists editors and media outlets in addition to connecting reporters to partners of the firm who serve as media sources
- Handling and taking the lead on a variety of strategic profileraising initiatives that involve strong messaging creativity and dexterous writing skills including media kits talking points statements press releases award submissions survey responses and other communication materials
- Placing byline articles and as appropriate creating opportunities to leverage thought leadership for press commentary
- Strategically leveraging sponsorships conferences partnerships and other initiatives to enhance the firms profile and demonstrate its expertise and track record in the media
- Contributing to leveraging the firms social media programs to support promoting the expertise and work of the practice
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess knowledge of core public relations principles including media digital communications branding market research and competitive intelligence
- Demonstrate superior leadership skills (i.e. organizing planning problemsolving and decisionmaking) necessary for effective management
- Display excellent professional interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
And have:
- A Bachelors degree in Public Relations Communications Business Administration or related field
- A minimum of twelve 12 or more years of relevant public relations experience (at PR agency or inhouse) with a significant focus on press office and media relations responsibilities
- Extensive prior work experience and indepth familiarity with the legal industry coupled with significant experience in the E&I sector.
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Wellbeing programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources wellbeing events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
