Senior Public Relations Manager Media Relations
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 160000 - 200000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Summary
Reporting to the Director of Public Relations the Senior Public Relations Manager will be responsible for the delivery management and execution of high-impact public relations activities that support the firms global strategy. S/He will play a leading role in various activities including the supervision of Sidley PR agency partners in executing media relations actions serving as project manager on multiple initiatives simultaneously drafting communications materials for external and internal audiences and educating internal stakeholders on PR best practices. The Senior Public Relations Manager must be a self-starter exceptional writer critical thinker and team player with strong communication organizational and management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and implements public relations activities that are consistent with the firms global strategy organizational needs and business goals
- Leverages understanding of the legal landscape and the firms strategic priorities to influence and drive media relations efforts
- Serves as the lead day-to-day contact and provides direction to multiple external PR agencies on strategy and tactical media outreach
- Crafts and distills complex messages to create written materials including press releases pitches and messaging documents that are error free and appropriate for the intended audience
- Assesses risks associated with media interaction and proactively proposes effective courses of action
- Evaluates media opportunities for potential conflicts in order to minimize risk to the firm secures approvals for lawyers to participate in media activity and guides lawyers in skilled media participation
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with Sidley leadership other lawyers and key stakeholders within the marketing department and the broader firm to establish themselves as a trusted resource on best practices related to PR/media engagement
- Proactively identifies opportunities for the firm to earn positive media coverage by developing original story/pitch ideas and actively participating in pitching and securing media opportunities
- Serves as a connector across practices and regions finding opportunities for lawyers to engage with the media
- Proactively shares pre-emptive solutions and effectively manages expectations with key stakeholders addressing problems when they arise
- Counsels Sidley partners in preparation for media interviews providing guidance that demonstrates PR best practices for message development
- Provides leadership to others on the PR team as needed and works collaboratively across functions and departments
- Independently researches identifies and secures opportunities for lawyers to be positioned as thought leaders with the media and with publishing byline articles
- Leads by example in supporting firm and department management initiatives
- Contributes thoughtful insight and counsel in strategy and planning discussions and is able to drive the implementation of same throughout the PR team
- Other duties as required
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1Qualifications
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Algebra
- MailChimp
- Media Relations
- Social Listening
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Medicare
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Sidley is a global law firm, collaborating across disciplines and borders to help clients in more than 70 countries achieve business objectives.
