Manager, Public Relations And Communications

Join WilmerHale as a Public Relations and Communications Manager, shaping and executing the firm's global communication and PR strategy.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Execute comprehensive public relations and communications programs aligned with firm initiatives and business goals.
• Advance the firm's reputation and brand through website strategies, blogs, social media, and content promotion.
• Oversee and produce diverse digital and print promotional and communication materials, ensuring brand consistency.
• Manage the firm's awards and surveys program, including editorial-based responses.
• Identify and create internal/external promotional opportunities, including engaging communications grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and business development teams to ensure news and feature stories are current and appealing.
• Assist in managing the internal communications and public relations team, fostering collaboration and an ambitious spirit.
• Contribute to managing selected external agencies and consultants.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and a service-oriented attitude.
• *Qualifications & Skills:**
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Exceptional discretion with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proven ability to identify and create proactive media opportunities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong business writing, grammar, and spelling.
• Precise attention to detail with extraordinary organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and short/long-cycle projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to other firm locations as necessary.
• *Education & Experience:**
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7-10 years of communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism experience.
• Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience successfully managing direct reports preferred.