Director of Public Relations
Director of Public Relations
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$ 258900 - 375400
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Job Description
Overview
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worlds major corporations funds and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity support and development they need to grow thrive and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firms client service principles of excellence strategic partnership commercial instinct integrated strengths innovation and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service initiative professionalism responsiveness and adaptability you may be the person we are seeking to join our Business Development and Marketing department in our New York Chicago or Washington D.C. office as a Director of Public Relations.
In conjunction with Senior Leadership the Director of Public Relations develops and manages all external public relations communications and related materials to raise the Firms profile and enhance its reputation including Firm office practice area product area significant thought leadership campaign client team industry group and individual lawyer media relations efforts.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- In conjunction with Senior Leadership develops and manages all external public relations communications and related materials to raise the Firms profile and enhance its reputation including Firm office practice area product area client team industry group significant thought leadership campaign and individual lawyer media relations efforts
- Acts as senior media relations strategist and Public Relations (PR) executive
- Leads and manages the efforts of the Firms global PR team
- Advises Firm leadership on ongoing communication opportunities and strategy including thought leadership campaign design and structuring
- Acts as Firms primary crisis communications executive in coordination with the Global Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer and Firm leadership
- Ensures that the Firms core values are incorporated as appropriate into Firm communications
- Recommends strategic approach and plans and manages the of external media and public relations activities and lawyer achievements Firm growth and performance special events breaking news crisis communications and community relations
- Drafts certain awards submissions and manages overall award submissions (FT Innovation Law 360 Law Firm of Year AmLaw Litigation Department of the Year etc.
- Tracks and reports to management on coverage by business industry and legal media of the Firm and its offices practices and lawyers
- Coaches Firm/practice/office leadership and individual lawyers or teams in media relations and presentation skills
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with editors publishers and reporters who cover the Firm the legal profession or Firm clients business sectors
- Coordinates PR/press strategy and communications globally and serves as Global PR director managing and mentoring the Firms media/PR staff in the writing design and of the full range of the Firms PR activities including:
- Press releases press materials etc.
- Spotlights stories
- Leadership communications
- Media tracking and reporting
- Closely collaborates with the Director of Communications to lead the Firms external communications campaigns collaborating as well with Global Directors in Business Development & Marketing and Firm leadership ensuring that all significant Firm communications are effective timely and consistent with Firm values and strategy
- Collaborates with the other departmental directors on skillsbuilding in the areas of writing presentation skills effective media relations technique etc.
- Directs the operations and relationships of agencies/vendors retained to provide public or media relations support or training writing or other editorial services
- Collaborates with lawyers businessdevelopment specialists and others on the creation and placement of editorial content bylined by Firm lawyers
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism or related field required
- Advanced degree in a related area preferred
- Juris Doctor degree preferred
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of fifteen years of demonstrated success in a PR/media and/or communicationsrelated field preferably in the professional services arena (e.g. law accounting consulting) or in one or more positions of comparable seniority in the corporate trade association or agency sectors required
- Prior experience working at a law firm preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a selfstarter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
- Strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problemsolving skills
Management Accountabilities:
- Manages processes for direct reports related to performance appraisals annual compensation goal setting and performance counselling
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- Operational budget analysis and recommendations
- Conducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process
- Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies
- Process and serviceoriented with strong leadership and project management skills
- Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner
Physical Requirements:
- May require travel to other offices as needed
The typical pay scale for this position is between $258900 and $375400 although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidates education experience skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the atwill nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance 401(k) savings plan backup childcare and eldercare generous paid time off (PTO) as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview please email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
