Latham & Watkins LLP is hiring: Senior Public Relations Manager/Media Relations
Latham & Watkins LLP, New York, NY, United States
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Senior Public Relations Manager/Media Relations Strategist is a key position on Latham’s US PR team, focused on serving the firm’s market-leading transactional practices and industries, and as an integral part of the firm’s global Brand & Communications department. This role will serve as a strategic communicator, trusted advisor, and talented, strategic media relations professional, developing and executing public relations campaigns and media programs designed to enhance the reputation and build the profile of the firm’s practices and partners.
This role will be located in our New York office.
The role is focused on closely supporting the firm’s transactional capability, spanning core product areas and industries, serving as a hands-on media relations specialist, and helping to shape and implement earned media strategies to promote the high-profile work of the transactional practice, garner recognition for the practice and individual lawyers, and leverage earned media for digital marketing and social media campaigns.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing earned media strategies and creating and implementing campaigns to enhance the firm’s profile and build visibility for the practice
Proactively seeking media opportunities, managing press outreach, and addressing issues as they arise; building and maintaining strong relationships with legal and business/financial journalists, editors, and media outlets
Seeking opportunities to profile the partners and practices in emerging media such as podcasts
Working closely with the social media team to pull through and amplify earned media across the firm’s social media channels
Handling strategic writing projects, including talking points, statements, press releases, deal announcements, surveys and award submissions
Counselling relevant firm leaders on strategy, messaging, issues management, and media relations, ensuring public relations efforts align with business objectives
Preparing partners and other spokespeople for media interviews; developing supporting materials
Monitoring media coverage and analyzing trends to provide insights and recommendations
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Enjoy driving high-impact PR and earned media strategies, managing media relations, and developing story ideas, while ensuring consistent and effective messaging
Are skilled at building and nurturing relationships with media contacts and internal stakeholders/senior executives
Take a proactive and creative approach to crafting and running innovative earned media campaigns that really connect with target audiences
Excel at writing clear and compelling press materials that capture attention and convey key messages effectively
And have:
A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience at a public relations agency or in-house
A bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field
Prior work experience and a deep understanding of the finance industry and familiarity with the legal industry
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #Director #LI-JS1
Pay Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $235,000.00 /Yr.
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In Summary: The Senior Public Relations Manager/Media Relations Strategist is a key position on Latham’s US PR team . The role is focused on closely supporting the firm's transactional capability, spanning core product areas and industries . Successful candidates will be provided with a generous total compensation package .
En Español: Latham & Watkins es un bufete de abogados global consistentemente clasificado entre las mejores firmas del mundo. El éxito de nuestra firma está determinado en gran medida por nuestro compromiso con la contratación y el desarrollo de los mejores e inteligentes, creando un equipo que proporciona a nuestros clientes la más alta calidad de trabajo y servicio. Estamos impulsados por nuestros valores fundamentales: respeto, innovación y colaboración. Este papel se centrará en apoyar estrechamente la capacidad de transacción de las firmas, abarcando áreas y industrias básicas del producto, sirviendo como un especialista práctico en relaciones con los medios de comunicación, y ayudando a dar forma e implementar estrategias mediáticas ganadas para promover el trabajo de alto perfil de la práctica de transacciones, obtener reconocimiento por la práctica y abogados individuales, y aprovecharse de medios innovadores para campañas de marketing digital y redes sociales. Respuestas & Cualificaciones Otras responsabilidades clave incluyen: Desarrollar y ejecutar estratégias de ingresos cerradas e industriales, preparar prácticas legales y mejorar la visibilidad de los profesionales, ayudar a desarrollar y aplicar estrategios mediáticos obtenidos para promocionar el trabajo high-profile de las operaciones comerciales, ganar reconocimiento para la práctica individual y asesores jurídicos, así como mantener una relación profesional con las empresas y otras compañías de comunicación social. Los empleados elegibles pueden participar en el programa de beneficios integrales de Latham que incluye: Cuidado de la salud, seguro de vida y discapacidad Un plan generoso 401k al menos 11 vacaciones pagadas por año, y un programa PTO que se acumula 23 días durante el primer año de empleo y crece con la tenencia Programas de bienestar (por ejemplo, servicios de salud mental, atención plena y resiliencia, recursos médicos, eventos del bienestar y más) Descuentos profesionales para los empleados Grupos de afinidad, redes y coaliciones para abogados y personal. La firma prohíbe discriminación contra cualquier empleado o solicitante de Rango sobre la base de raza (incluyendo, pero no limitado a, texturas y peinados protectores), color, religión, edad, orientación sexual, identidad completa del veterano, origen nacional de Vietnam).
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Senior Public Relations Manager/Media Relations Strategist is a key position on Latham’s US PR team, focused on serving the firm’s market-leading transactional practices and industries, and as an integral part of the firm’s global Brand & Communications department. This role will serve as a strategic communicator, trusted advisor, and talented, strategic media relations professional, developing and executing public relations campaigns and media programs designed to enhance the reputation and build the profile of the firm’s practices and partners.
This role will be located in our New York office.
The role is focused on closely supporting the firm’s transactional capability, spanning core product areas and industries, serving as a hands-on media relations specialist, and helping to shape and implement earned media strategies to promote the high-profile work of the transactional practice, garner recognition for the practice and individual lawyers, and leverage earned media for digital marketing and social media campaigns.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing earned media strategies and creating and implementing campaigns to enhance the firm’s profile and build visibility for the practice
Proactively seeking media opportunities, managing press outreach, and addressing issues as they arise; building and maintaining strong relationships with legal and business/financial journalists, editors, and media outlets
Seeking opportunities to profile the partners and practices in emerging media such as podcasts
Working closely with the social media team to pull through and amplify earned media across the firm’s social media channels
Handling strategic writing projects, including talking points, statements, press releases, deal announcements, surveys and award submissions
Counselling relevant firm leaders on strategy, messaging, issues management, and media relations, ensuring public relations efforts align with business objectives
Preparing partners and other spokespeople for media interviews; developing supporting materials
Monitoring media coverage and analyzing trends to provide insights and recommendations
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Enjoy driving high-impact PR and earned media strategies, managing media relations, and developing story ideas, while ensuring consistent and effective messaging
Are skilled at building and nurturing relationships with media contacts and internal stakeholders/senior executives
Take a proactive and creative approach to crafting and running innovative earned media campaigns that really connect with target audiences
Excel at writing clear and compelling press materials that capture attention and convey key messages effectively
And have:
A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience at a public relations agency or in-house
A bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field
Prior work experience and a deep understanding of the finance industry and familiarity with the legal industry
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #Director #LI-JS1
Pay Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $235,000.00 /Yr.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Senior Public Relations Manager/Media Relations Strategist is a key position on Latham’s US PR team . The role is focused on closely supporting the firm's transactional capability, spanning core product areas and industries . Successful candidates will be provided with a generous total compensation package .
En Español: Latham & Watkins es un bufete de abogados global consistentemente clasificado entre las mejores firmas del mundo. El éxito de nuestra firma está determinado en gran medida por nuestro compromiso con la contratación y el desarrollo de los mejores e inteligentes, creando un equipo que proporciona a nuestros clientes la más alta calidad de trabajo y servicio. Estamos impulsados por nuestros valores fundamentales: respeto, innovación y colaboración. Este papel se centrará en apoyar estrechamente la capacidad de transacción de las firmas, abarcando áreas y industrias básicas del producto, sirviendo como un especialista práctico en relaciones con los medios de comunicación, y ayudando a dar forma e implementar estrategias mediáticas ganadas para promover el trabajo de alto perfil de la práctica de transacciones, obtener reconocimiento por la práctica y abogados individuales, y aprovecharse de medios innovadores para campañas de marketing digital y redes sociales. Respuestas & Cualificaciones Otras responsabilidades clave incluyen: Desarrollar y ejecutar estratégias de ingresos cerradas e industriales, preparar prácticas legales y mejorar la visibilidad de los profesionales, ayudar a desarrollar y aplicar estrategios mediáticos obtenidos para promocionar el trabajo high-profile de las operaciones comerciales, ganar reconocimiento para la práctica individual y asesores jurídicos, así como mantener una relación profesional con las empresas y otras compañías de comunicación social. Los empleados elegibles pueden participar en el programa de beneficios integrales de Latham que incluye: Cuidado de la salud, seguro de vida y discapacidad Un plan generoso 401k al menos 11 vacaciones pagadas por año, y un programa PTO que se acumula 23 días durante el primer año de empleo y crece con la tenencia Programas de bienestar (por ejemplo, servicios de salud mental, atención plena y resiliencia, recursos médicos, eventos del bienestar y más) Descuentos profesionales para los empleados Grupos de afinidad, redes y coaliciones para abogados y personal. La firma prohíbe discriminación contra cualquier empleado o solicitante de Rango sobre la base de raza (incluyendo, pero no limitado a, texturas y peinados protectores), color, religión, edad, orientación sexual, identidad completa del veterano, origen nacional de Vietnam).