Public Relations Specialist

An exciting opportunity to join a leading US law firm! This is an interesting and multi-faceted role spanning multiple legal practices and requiring the ability to deliver a broad range of public relations activities.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentifying suitable profile opportunities in target media, spanning national, broadcast, practice group trade, regional and legal media titles.Manage and leverage relationships with target reporters to secure suitable opportunities for partners.Scheduling and organising media briefings for partners, including preparing partners for media interviews and advising lawyers on press response techniques.Actively generating and seeking story ideas and pitching these to relevant titles to secure positive media coverage.Writing press releases, pitches, articles and other communications materials for use with the media.Researching, developing and writing story angles to improve newsworthiness of routine firm developments (e.g., office openings, big wins, new partners).Key Attributes required:Public Relations experience within a professional services or financial services environmentExcellent communications skills - both written & verbalWell organised and someone who delivers what they promise to a consistently high standard of qualityA supportive team player able to demonstrate experience of building a collaborative environmentEngaging, enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn