THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Alston & Bird seeks a Communications Managerto help plan execute improve and lead the firms strategic and operational communications activity both internal and external. Based in any office but with a preference for Atlanta Los Angeles New York or Washington D.C. and reporting to the firms Communications Director the position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a growing collaborative service-oriented and highly productive team.

The firm is deeply committed to exceptional client service including the critical support professional staff provide to the firms attorneys and to one another. We serve an impressive and diverse roster of clients across a wide range of industries and global markets handling complex sophisticated and often highprofile matters that attract local national and international attention. This work creates a dynamic and inspiring environment for shaping perception among key audiences elevating the visibility of the firm and its attorneys and advancing firmwide initiatives including awardwinning pro bono and community engagement programs.

With these priorities in mind the Communications Manager should be a proactive selfstarter and polished communicator with strong criticalthinking skills exceptional project management abilities and the agility to manage multiple priorities. The position calls for someone who works well with others communicates diplomatically and actively participates in the firms community.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Communications Director and other firm leaders to develop innovate and constantly refine the firms internal and external communications strategies including all aspects of proactive and reactive media relations.

• Manage day-to-day activities of junior communications colleagues working in tandem with the Communications Director.

• Co-manage the firms longstanding and highly successful relationship with its external PR agency.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to promote firm news through multiple internal and external channels including the firms website social media platforms media relations and a weekly firmwide internal newsletter.

• Manage the firms survey responses and awards nominations efforts.

• Collaborate closely with the Communications Director to advise firm leaders attorneys and operational staff on a range of communications issues and special situations.

• Develop refine and execute the firms social media strategy and supervise related efforts by communications team and others across the firm.

• Draft and edit press releases media pitches social media website content talking points and other materials.

• Provide editorial and project management support in collaboration with attorneys and colleagues throughout the department for selected thought leadership communications including advisories publications and byline articles; this may include generating ideas vetting subject matter for conflicts and other sensitivities and sourcing relevant topics trends and angles.

• Support communications and business development colleagues in guiding the firms strategy and project management for legal directories and other submissions.

• Partner with colleagues and vendors to produce and disseminate reports and analyses that inform the measurement assessment and continuous improvement of communications activities.

• Conduct research for various needs including monitoring of competitor activity by identifying and leveraging appropriate resources.

• Provide counsel to colleagues across the firm to assess and navigate a range of communications opportunities solicitations and proposals from current and prospective vendors as well as other sources.

• Adhere to firm Marketing & Business Development style guidelines processes and workflows and encouraging others to follow relevant brand standards and communications protocols.

• Understand the purpose and scope of all key communications team projects and department processes; remaining aware of updates developments and challenges to manage collaborate with back up and support colleagues as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong news judgment and a solid understanding of journalistic and editorial standards practices and dynamics.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including a high level of professionalism and executive presence.

• Sound judgment including the ability to apply appropriate discretion caution and adherence to established processes and protocols based on context and circumstances.

• Flexibility resilience and effectiveness in a fastpaced environment with shifting priorities.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Suite including advanced calendar management Microsoft Word including advanced formatting and trackchanges functionality.

• Strong interest in writing editing legal marketing media relations current events and social media strategy.

Why You Will Love It Here

• A fast-paced innovative environment where every day is exciting.

• A collaborative and diverse culture that values creativity and continuous improvement

• Opportunities to help shape public relations and communications strategy and make a meaningful impact on the firms success.

• Opportunities to engage with employees and the community at large.

Education and Experience Required

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or bachelors degree is required; preference will be given to candidates with an academic concentration in communications public relations journalism or business writing.

• Minimum five years of communications experience in a large law firm or other professional services environment desired.

The salary range for this position is 115000 to $220000 and reflects the firms goodfaith estimate of the minimum and maximum compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications and geographic location. This salary range applies to positions based in the firms Los Angeles New York City and Washington D.C. offices and may not be applicable to other locations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

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Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.