Communications Manager

The role

The Communications Manager plans and delivers firmwide communications across internal and external channels. This person manages reputation-building initiatives, employee engagement, social media, and digital content.

What you will do

• Execute firmwide external communications strategies through PR, digital channels, social media, and awards and rankings.
• Develop and edit website, campaign, social, email, and digital content.
• Develop and pitch media stories and prepare press and spokesperson materials.
• Manage awards and rankings submissions and maintain the awards calendar.
• Contribute to social media strategies to amplify executive and expert perspectives.
• Contribute to firmwide messaging and editorial standards.
• Track results of communications initiatives to refine plans.
• Partner with HR, Talent, Learning, and practice leaders on internal communications campaigns.
• Oversee the development of the firm's global intranet, The Post.
• Partner with practice marketers and the Editorial Manager to plan publication and promotion of thought leadership and client alerts.

Required qualifications

• At least six years of experience planning and executing communications in a professional services, consulting, legal, or similarly complex expert-led environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and interviewing skills.
• Ability to work with senior leaders and translate technical subjects for different audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with internal communications and public relations, including media pitching and spokesperson preparation.
• Ability to manage simultaneous initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships across teams.
• Ability to use performance data to guide decisions.

About the company

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. The firm works with renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions.