Kay Search Group

POSITION: Director of Media & Public Relations (National Law Firm)

LOCATION: New York, NY

COMPANY: AM 200 Law Firm

COMPENSATION: Base salary to $325K, full benefits, 401K, etc.

SUMMARY: The PR Director will focus heavily on media relations – developing relations with key media and supporting the close-knit and growing Communications team with research, intelligence, and media monitoring and reporting. This is a highly visible role working alongside a growing international business development and marketing team along, including executives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use various media and tools to coordinate firm brand marketing
• Draft and oversee internal and external news announcements, media pitches, and other PR content that increase firm visibility
• Collaborate with practice leaders and business development department to advance marketing efforts
• Draft, edit and finalize internal and external media/announcements
• Support with the creation and distribution of a variety of PR/marketing materials and content for the firm website and intranet
• Support with the Firm’s social media efforts and presence
• Take on research and projects pertaining to media, media interview prep, or byline article placement analyzing media prospects, preparing for media interviews, and byline article placement

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 7+ years of Public Relations experience in a law firm required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools, media databases, social media or website content management systems is a plus
• Excellent writing and editorial skills
• Close attention to detail and ability to maintain sight of long-term strategic goals
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while working independently or as part of a team

**Additional titles for consideration can be PR Manager and Senior PR Manager ***

Kay Search Group