Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications to join our Firm. This position will be based in our NY office (hybrid).

Position Overview

This role drives the Firm's public relations strategy by proactively defining assigned PR channel communication goals and leading the global PR team in their execution. This role spearheads targeted media outreach to promote the Firm's work, thought leadership, and practice area expertise, while identifying and securing high-impact commentary and byline opportunities on emerging industry trends and market outlook.Additionally, this role monitors media coverage to ensure timely awareness of relevant Firm and client news, providing actionable insights to internal stakeholders. This role oversees day-to-day PR operations, manages and mentors junior and mid-level communications staff, and leads the coordination of public relations efforts across the Firm's offices in the U.S. The position cultivates strong relationships with key media contacts to enhance the Firm's visibility and reputation in the marketplace and contributes at a senior level to the Firm's overall communications objective