Public Relations Manager

$112,500 - $184,000/Yr

Ropes & Gray Llp - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Public Relations Manager at Ropes & Gray LLP is responsible for developing and executing integrated external communications plans for the firm's practices, pro bono activities, and special initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of law firm practices and the ability to effectively position these practices and associated lawyers in the marketplace, including media outlets and rankings directories.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams of professionals focused on PR, directories, and rankings.
• Conceive and develop integrated communications plans for key practice groups and geographies in consultation with the Senior Director of PR and Marketing Communications.
• Execute integrated communications plans and oversee various elements such as PR campaigns, media outreach, and editorial production.
• Prepare quarterly reports on communications initiatives and results.
• Develop a competitive intelligence program to monitor PR & marketing initiatives of peer firms in key practice areas.
• Manage outside PR consultants and other consultants as needed.
• Develop and maintain contacts with key members of the media.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required; JD not essential but beneficial.
• Minimum eight years of professional experience.
• Three-to-five years' experience with a PR firm, law firm, or news organization preferred.
• Facility with print, broadcast, and social media.
• Superior writing and editing skills; experience writing for and to lawyers and senior executives.
• Strong research skills, including use of Lexis/Nexis and other research tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Energetic, passionate oral presenter in an organized, fact-based way.
• Strong listening skills to digest, process, and guide strategy and problem resolution.
• Demonstrated success in leading PR initiatives for a world-class organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Collegial and supportive culture.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.