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Director of Public Relations and Communications

Reference Number: JP---693
Location: Washington, DC

Established, reputable law firm of approximately 500 attorneys seeks a Director of Public Relations Specialist to report directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and be responsible for furthering the firm's exposure by utilizing outside media as well as developing and implementing solid PR methodologies internally and externally.  Specific responsibilities include:

  • Overeeing press releases and managing outside PR relationships 
  • Assist attorneys in placement of articles in applicable trade publications
  • Oversee firm's internal/external communications practices
  • Develop and maintain positive relations with media members and organizations
  • Manager firm's PR/Communications team 
  • Monitor placement of articles, etc. in media
  • Create an "information library" on attorneys for easy access when needed
  • Implement public relations strategy for the firm
  • Build relationships with key press contacts within the industry

Qualified individuals will possess a minimum of 10 years public relations experience within a professional services firm, preferrably a law firm.  A Bachelor's degree is required, advanced degrees welcomed.   

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