About the Role
<p></p><h2 class="cs86A4E5F3"><span class="csFA8B6014">Senior Specialist - Public Relations & Communications (EMEA)</span></h2><p class="cs86A4E5F3"><span class="cs960CF4AD">London | Hybrid</span></p><p class="cs86A4E5F3"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a </span><span class="cs960CF4AD">leading international law firm</span><span class="cs4CCD1CE7"> as a </span><span class="cs960CF4AD">Senior Specialist in Public Relations & Communications (EMEA)</span><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">, within its Business Development & Marketing team.</span></p><p class="cs86A4E5F3"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Working closely with the Assistant Director, this role will play a key part in </span><span class="cs960CF4AD">raising the external profile of partners and practice groups</span><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">, supporting a busy press office, and delivering proactive media coverage across legal, business and industry press. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, external PR agencies, and marketing colleagues on integrated communications campaigns, including digital and social media activity.</span></p><h3 class="cs86A4E5F3"><span class="cs1FF09C5C">Key Responsibilities</span></h3><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Support the day-to-day running of the press office</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Proactively generate media coverage and manage media enquiries</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Build strong relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Draft press releases, website news and social media content</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Track coverage, manage awards submissions and produce reports</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Support integrated marketing and communications campaigns</span></li></ul><h3 class="cs86A4E5F3"><span class="cs1FF09C5C">About You</span></h3><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">4-5+ years PR experience, ideally within </span><span class="cs960CF4AD">legal or professional services</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Strong understanding of the UK media landscape</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Confident working with senior stakeholders</span></li></ul><h3 class="cs86A4E5F3"><span class="cs1FF09C5C">Working Pattern</span></h3><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Standard hours: 9:30am-5:30pm</span></li><li class="cs51238E24"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">Hybrid working (2 days WFH, subject to business needs)</span></li></ul><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PR professional looking to </span><span class="cs960CF4AD">progress their career within a global legal environment</span><span class="cs4CCD1CE7">.</span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"> </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76">Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.</span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"><br />Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies. </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"> </span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"><span class="csCCA9035D">https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal</span></span></p><p class="cs2654AE3A"><span class="csC8F6D76"> </span></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QlMuNTYwMDkuMTAwMzFAcnlkZXJyZWlkLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif" />