Manager, Communications

Responsibilities: Lead proactive media relations to raise visibility of lawyers and practices, including thought leadership and client matters Identify timely media opportunities and craft pitches that connect firm capabilities with legal, business, regulatory, and industry developments Build and maintain relationships with journalists across legal, business, national, regional, and industry media; conduct targeted outreach Draft and edit media pitches, press releases, talking points, briefing materials, and website news items aligned with firm messaging Collaborate with lawyers to develop media opportunities and prepare for interviews, including messaging and media training Evaluate media inquiries, coordinate responses, and identify spokespeople Monitor media coverage and developments to identify opportunities for the firm Promote significant deals and client matters through coordinated external communications Work with external PR agencies on outreach and initiatives, ensuring alignment with priorities Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Digital and other teams on coordinated initiatives Manage multiple communications initiatives and deadlines with attention to detail Contribute to special projects and other initiatives as needed

Key requirements: Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling for sophisticated external audiences Strong media relations experience with journalist outreach and story development Solid understanding of media landscape and editorial judgment across publications Ability to build working relationships with lawyers, journalists, and external partners Strong verbal communication and professionalism with senior stakeholders Excellent organizational and project-management skills in a fast-paced environment Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented; able to own assignments Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team Experience in a law firm, professional services, PR agency, or similar environment (preferred) strong written and verbal communication collaboration and teamwork proactive problem solving media relations story development and pitching editing and crafting messaging