Communications Manager

Company Summary:

Best Lawyers is a prestigious legal awards network that recognizes outstanding professionals across various practice areas and jurisdictions. With a rigorous selection process based on confidential surveys of leading lawyers, the organization highlights top legal talent globally. Best Lawyers provides valuable insights for clients seeking high-quality legal representation and serves as a trusted resource within the legal community for identifying the most skilled and respected attorneys.

Job Summary:

The Communications Manager is a key manager of the Content team responsible for cultivating the exposure and public image of Best Lawyers. Leveraging their support team, Communications Manager will set goals and develop and action execution strategies with an aim towards growing the Best Lawyers global brand. We are seeking an experienced manager who can lead and action within the first 10 days. Qualified candidates should wield a high level of initiative and proactivity and a results-hungry approach.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Vice President of Content and outside department heads to develop, coordinate, and execute public relations and communication plans to promote Best Lawyers' brand value and growth initiatives
• Develop and implement proactive and reactive media relations strategies; cultivate media relationships and monitor coverage of the Best Lawyers brand and report on actionable insights
• Work with Vice President of Content to develop annual PR budget based on clear KPIs that demonstrate ROI
• Leverage analytics tools and data to set measurable KPIs and inform strategic decision-making
• Develop timely and engaging brand narratives that align with key company goals; oversee the development of engaging and results-oriented press releases and external communications
• Lead strategic planning on reputation management and counsel leadership on communications strategies; support crisis communications efforts as needed
• Represent the company at conferences and events, both in-person and virtual as needed
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, best practices and publicizing guidelines; develop and maintain relationships with legal associations and governing bodies
• Strategize messaging and distribution of content with an aim to build Best Lawyers' position in the market as a leader in expertise and innovation
• Oversee timely and on-brand responses to queries through our various communication channels

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or a related field
• At least 4 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications
• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage and managing media relationships
• Experience in legal, B2B or professional services strongly desired
• Strong knowledge of media landscape and trends in global communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong grasp of AP style
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility to work across time zones as needed
• Willingness to travel

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and a track record of driving successful global public relations programs, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume with a link to your portfolio or in the same document as your resume

Best Lawyers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.