Senior Media Relations Manager - London

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Location: London
Salary: Up to £60,000
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 24/03/2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading national law firm as a Senior Media Relations Manager and support their business services division. This role will be responsible for managing media relations activities to deliver the overall media strategy, and engage with key customer groups to promote the firm's services.

The Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Head of Communications to achieve the firm's media relations strategy.
• Manage the media strategy and individual cases, including briefing clients and liaising with legal teams.
• Collaborate with journalists to build relationships and manage media requests.
• Manage media interviews for lawyers and support crisis management efforts.
• Monitor media and social media for reactive opportunities and risks.
• Support clients on media strategy, interviews, and statement preparations.
• Attend court hearings to manage media interest and support clients and legal teams.
• Liaise with legal teams to maximize media opportunities and identify risks.
• Draft press releases, legal briefings, and comments from spokespeople.
• Support the press office and wider marketing team to maintain content quality.

The Candidate:

• Experience working in a legal or professional services environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in public relations at a senior/management level.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Please note: Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a relevant high-profile Agency or Association will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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