External Communications Specialist

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time
About Shoosmiths

Shoosmiths is a leading law firm that prioritizes excellent service, incisive thinking, and a focus on what matters. With offices across the UK and Brussels, we support ambitious businesses and empower our people to deliver exceptional results.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled External Communications Executive to join our PR & External Communications function. As a key member of our team, you will support the firm's strategy, focusing on key pillars and sectors, and drive media relations and external communications efforts to raise lawyer and practice group profiles and the firm's brand.

Main Responsibilities
  • Support the firm's priority practices by driving daily proactive and reactive media relations, spotting news opportunities, and engaging stakeholders.
  • Develop strong relationships with journalists at key media outlets and publications, and draft press releases, pitches, thought leadership pieces, and commentary.
  • Manage the firm's corporate reputation, publicising appointments and promotions, and key milestones, such as annual financial results and sustainability programs.
  • Support media and external communications activity in support of campaigns tied to specific initiatives and projects, and create the annual Impact report.
  • Assist with the firm's social media channels, ensuring content is fresh and relevant to the firm's audiences, and maintain accurate records of the firm's media opportunities and successes.
Requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a broad business and legal media contact base.
  • Exceptional writing and research skills, with the ability to grasp legal concepts, trends, and developments, and tie them into relevant topical issues.
  • Strong organisational and people skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and be an excellent ambassador for the team.
  • Ability to demonstrate external communications successes to all levels within the firm.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration system, an outstanding benefits package, and a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. You will join a collegial team within a forward-thinking, ambitious law firm, with plenty of opportunities for senior exposure and to use your creative flair to tell the firm's story and grow in the role.



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