Sidley Austin LLP is hiring: Senior Public Relations Manager - Media Relations i

Overview Senior Public Relations Manager - Media Relations 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 firm's global strategy. S/He will lead in supervising Sidley PR agency partners, serving as project manager on multiple initiatives, drafting communications materials for external and internal audiences, and educating internal stakeholders on PR best practices. The role requires a self-starter with exceptional writing, critical thinking and strong organizational and management skills. Duties and Responsibilities Develops and implements public relations activities that are consistent with the firm's global strategy, organizational needs and business goals Leverages understanding of the legal landscape and the firm's 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 to minimize risk, secures approvals for lawyers to participate in media activity and guides lawyers in media engagement Develops and maintains strong relationships with Sidley leadership, other lawyers and key stakeholders within the marketing department and the broader firm Identifies opportunities for the firm to earn positive media coverage by developing original story/pitch ideas and actively pitching media opportunities Serves as a connector across practices and regions to find opportunities for lawyer media engagement Proactively shares pre-emptive solutions and manages expectations with key stakeholders Counsels Sidley partners in preparation for media interviews with guidance on message development Provides leadership to others on the PR team and collaborates across functions and departments Independently researches, identifies and secures opportunities for lawyers to be positioned as thought leaders and in publishing byline articles Leads by example in supporting firm and department management initiatives Contributes thoughtful insight and counsel in strategy and planning discussions and drives implementation across the PR team Other duties as required Salary and Benefits Salaries vary by location and are based on factors including market, skills, experience and education. A salary range will be provided if available. The compensation package includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits. Target Salary Range $160,000 - $200,000 if located in Illinois or California Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties above and meet the requirements below. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. If you need an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communication, English, Journalism or Public Relations A minimum of 10 years of Public Relations experience Extensive writing, organizational and project management experience Experience managing and leading teams Preferred: Prior law firm experience Prior PR agency experience Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Strong organizational skills Strong attention to detail Good judgment Strong interpersonal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion Able to work under pressure Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr