Manager Of Public Relations amp Communications

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Manager of Public Relations and Communications

The candidate collaborates with senior communications team members to oversee day-to-day press relations for the Firm. Serves as a point of contact for reporter requests and outreach, fields/vets inquiries identifies story ideas/opportunities for press engagement and facilitates background introductions. Interfaces directly with partners to create and implement PR campaigns aligned with strategic Firmwide business development objectives, which will include profile-building for practice areas, office capabilities and individual partners. In collaboration with senior team members, serves as point person for prep and management of media engagement around crisis needs. Leads process for drafting and distributing press releases, deal announcements and litigation wins. Manages the Firm’s social media platforms and oversees the calendar for posting. Monitors reporter moves for introduction/contact opportunities and maintains relationships with relevant reporters. Prepares lawyers for interviews or speaking engagements with advanced background materials, talking points and in-person coaching. Oversees and engages in the pitching and placement of bylined articles in appropriate publications, and manages the process for internal review of content. Oversees PR aspects of survey responses and award submissions. Provides project-specific oversight to junior team members and engages junior team members in new opportunities to support professional development. Edits website announcements and social media posts drafted by junior team members, including those related to speaking engagements, awards and authored articles. Provides communications guidance to administrative departments within the Firm, including on projects related to recruiting and diversity. Provides oversight on administrative processes for the team, including databases and tracking systems maintained by junior team members, and engages in saving pertinent records for team access. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Company info

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Worldwide Plaza 825 Eighth Avenue
New York
New York
United States 10019
Website : http://www.cravath.com