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White & Case LLP · 2 weeks ago

Media Relations Manager

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

White & Case LLP is an elite global law firm that provides legal services to leading companies and governments worldwide. The Manager, Media Relations will work closely with partners and business services leaders to manage media relations strategies, enhance the firm's reputation, and drive proactive media engagement across various finance practice areas.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Stephanie Menendez

Responsibilities

Manage the Americas media strategy for a portfolio of the firm’s Finance practice areas (Debt Finance, Capital Markets, Project Development and Finance, Asset Finance), and select Global Industry Groups (Energy, Financial Institutions, Infrastructure, Transportation & Logistics and Mining & Metals), with an emphasis on executing through proactive planning, tactical coordination and measurable outcomes that are in line with the overarching Americas and global media relations strategy

Act as the primary media relations contact for the firm’s Global Practice Leads, Global Industry Leaders and partners in the portfolio, confidently offering strategic media relations counsel that both protects and promotes the firm’s reputation as an elite global law firm

Build and maintain strong relationships with mainstream media, disputes trade press and legal trade press

Generate and pitch story ideas about the firm’s practices and areas of expertise, securing a wide range of media placements including thought leadership commentary, Q&As, features, bylines, podcasts and other broadcast placements

Manage media monitoring and track tangible earned media results for the Disputes portfolio and manage quarterly media relations activity reports for stakeholders across the firm

Write press releases, backgrounders, and draft Q&As and statements

Provide media coaching and preparation to key spokespeople ahead of media engagement

Ensure that all media opportunities are vetted in line with firm policies and procedures

Maintain strong relationships with business development colleagues to ensure that media relations strategy and activity for each practice is in line with business development and branding goals

Collaborate with other Communications team members to increase partner, practice and overall firm visibility, ensuring cross-over between internal and external communications issues are effectively managed

Leverage thought leadership content for media relations activity, including devising strategies and executing pitches that result in strategic media placements for the firm

Ensure that media relations messaging is globally consistent, while being regionally nuanced

Contribute to a collegial, engaged, high-performing team and cultivate junior team members

Provide support to senior members of the Media Relations team when necessary

Assist in managing activities of the firm’s external public relations agency in the Americas

Qualification

Media relations experienceEditing skillsMedia relations strategyMedia databasesClient service orientationCuriosityCreative thinkingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least five (5) years' experience in the media relations field, including meaningful experience working in-house or in a PR agency; professional services experience is preferred

Ability to use databases, newswires and other data sources related to media relations

Excellent writing and editing skills; a persuasive communicator to internal and external audiences

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on storytelling and customer service

Proven ability to develop media relations plans and strategies to support specific, actionable business objectives

Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

Flexibility to adjust hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Ability to work with team members from different cultures spread across multiple offices and geographic regions

Ability to distill complex legal materials into actionable media narratives

Strong problem-solving, relationship-building and interpersonal skills across a range of tasks and audiences

Creative thinker who excels at identifying issues and opportunities in the business press and developing solutions to address them

Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

Meticulous attention to detail

Client service orientation

Avid news consumer

Strong judgment, critical thinking, decisiveness

Curiosity and an open mind for learning about issues and trends that are relevant to the firm's business, practice areas and industries

Ability to work independently and proactively, adaptive to changing and sometimes competing demands

Deadline-driven, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously to deliver quality work

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Vacation time

Leave programs (including parental leave)

Performance bonus eligible

Company

White & Case LLP

Glassdoor4.0

White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today.

Founded in 1901

New York, New York, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.whitecase.com

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