The Communications Manager will oversee and manage the external and internal communications program for the East Coast unit of one of the worlds leading law firms. The primary function of this position is to align and integrate East Coast PR programs with firmwide communications strategy. Additionally, the Communications Manager will design and implement communications programs that leverage the strength of the Orrick brand nationally and globally. The Communications Manager will also direct PR initiatives for several global practice groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
&bull Leverage firmwide communications activities to support U.S. management working with senior management, drive regional communications programs across the U.S., communicating complex ideas to diverse populations, protecting firm reputation by neutralizing potentially damaging publicity, and managing outside PR agency. Help support global and regional business strategy with expertise across a wide range of disciplines.
&bull Manage the delivery, communication and progress reporting of consistent messages to promote Orricks reputation and brand throughout various vertical and horizontal markets.
&bull Scope of responsibilities to include media relations, internal communications, presentations, by-lined articles, op-ed development and placement, speaking engagements, awards, events, and interview training and preparedness. Implement a global communications strategy that can be leveraged to support business units, geographic regions and offices, as well as firmwide goals, in support of the Orrick brand.
&bull Collaborate with practice group managers, practice group heads and senior management to ensure that regional service messages and firmwide messaging/strategy are aligned.
&bull Responsible for integrating PR best practices in the domestic market., managing and leveraging management travel to regions to maximize press relations.
&bull Responsible for PR agency relationships and the messages and stories the agency creates write and edit press releases internally and/or in conjunction with PR agency oversee communications to press as well as firm attorneys and business professionals in the event of a crisis maintain strong relationships with journalists from top-tier business as well as trade media outlets.

Skill Requirements:
BS/BA degree required. Well-polished speaking and writing skills experience implementing communications programs across institutional, geographic and cultural boundaries in a highly matrixed organization. Attention to detail and accuracy ability to write for different audiences sensitivity to the cultural differences of the countries in which the firm operates inspires confidence in others strong organizational skills public relations, several years of journalism/ communications-related experience a must.

Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

Please send resume and a cover letter including your salary expectations to nyresumes@orrick.com. Submissions without salary expectations will not be considered.

No phone calls please.

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