Senior Communications Specialist

At Brewer Attorneys & Counselors, highstakeslitigation is what we do. Because we limit our practice tocutting-edgelegal issues, bet-the-business commercial disputes and community impact cases, the firm is organized to win– every assignment, in every forum, all the time. Achieving that level of success drives our organization’s structure, our recruitinggoalsand culture. At Brewer, every case is a story. As such, we have developed a communications team to promote our clients’ stories in all forums. Our communications professionals have strong writing, editing, and analytical skills as well as the ability to successfully pitch stories to the media. Experience is preferred, but excellence isrequired. If you thrive in challenging environments and can communicate at the highest level, let us hear from you. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 to $400,000 annually. Salary will bedeterminedbased on experience, skills, and other related factors. Key Responsibilities: Media Relations Drafting and distributing press releases Building and managing relationships with journalists and media contacts Monitoring media coverage and analyzing publicperception Content Creation Writing and editing website content, articles, socialmediaand blog posts Creation of engaging visuals and multimedia content to support client and Firm communications Social Media Management Developing and executing social media campaigns Monitoring social media interactions Crisis Communications Developing and implementing crisis communication plans Responding to negative media coverage and managing reputational issues Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, with strong preference for political consulting, public affairs, or government-related work Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences and platforms Demonstratedexpertisein media relations, message development, and crisis communications, including experience serving as a senior spokesperson or advisor Strong interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating with senior leadership and external partners Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies aligned with organizational or campaign objectives Advancedproficiencyin social media platforms, digital communications tools, analytics, and generative AI software to inform strategy and enhance content production #J-18808-Ljbffr