Communications Specialist

Leading global Big-Law, law firm looking to expand their communications department, hiring a Communications Specialist with 5-10 years experience in internal or external communications. Varied role assisting with planning and delivering internal and/ or external communications activities for the prestigious global firm.

Client Details

Well respected international Big-Law firm know for a highly collaborative and supportive ethos, great opportunity to join their growing Communications function choice to specialize in internal or external communications. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Relaxed hybrid working arrangement (3 days week) in their prestigious Midtown, Manhattan, NYC office.

Description

Demonstrable skills required as Communications Specialist:

• Planning, writing and launching varied communications
• Internal communications: internal communications newsletter, intranet, town-halls etc.
• External communications: working with Business Development and Communications on media and PR initiatives
• Strategic approach to developing and delivering communications strategies
• Project management, coordinating activities and resources across marketing and communications teams
• Stakeholder management - working directly with the CMO, Head of Communications, Partners and Attorneys across the firm's network of offices in the US and Europe
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Profile

Demonstrable skills required as Communications Specialist:

• 5-10 years communications experience (internal or external communications)
• Preference for Big-Law, law firm background, open to applicants from Professional Services industry (must have previous employment experience within large, global, matrix professional services organizations
• Previous internal or external communications work essential
• Highly skilled in planning, developing and executive communications strategies (online, newsletters, intranet, press releases, for the media and public relations)

Job Offer

The successful External Communications Specialist will receive:

• Competitive base salary: $80,000-$116,000
• Annual performance related bonus
• Competitive extensive benefits package
• Relaxed, hybrid working arrangement (3 days/ week in the prestigious Midtown, Manhattan, NYC office)
• Great scope for career progression, development and growth within leading, international, Big-Law firm

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