Director of Media & Communications

Location: Essex County, NJ | Hybrid after 90 days
Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Overview Seeking an experienced Director of Media & Communications to lead earned media and public relations strategy for a leading professional services organization. This role will increase visibility for attorneys, practice groups, leadership, and key initiatives through strategic media relationships, thought leadership, and reputation management.
Key Responsibilities Develop and execute firm-wide PR and earned media strategy.
Build relationships with legal, business, regional, and industry journalists.
Secure interviews, articles, podcasts, commentary, and thought leadership placements.
Identify timely media opportunities based on news and industry trends.
Manage media inquiries and prepare executives/attorneys for interviews.
Draft media pitches, statements, talking points, and external communications.
Support awards, rankings, nominations, and recognition submissions.
Develop visibility strategies for practice groups, lateral hires, major matters, and firm initiatives.
Advise leadership on reputation management and crisis communications.
Track media placements and measure PR performance.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
7+ years of PR, media relations, or strategic communications experience.
Law firm, legal PR agency, or professional services experience required.
Established relationships with legal, business, and industry media.
Proven success securing earned media and thought leadership opportunities.
Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and communication skills.
Strong executive presence and ability to work with attorneys and senior leadership.
Ability to translate complex legal/business topics into compelling media narratives.
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
$140K–$160K base salary, plus potential year-end bonus and merit increase. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, 401(k), PTO, and additional voluntary programs.

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