Associate Director of Communications

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. 

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

The Associate Director of Communications will have a crucial role in developing and implementing the firm’s strategic communications strategy, working with the Director of Communications. The Associate Director supports strategic communications that build the Firm’s brand globally and increase its profile across all available channels working with the brand, digital marketing, editorial and media relations team as well as the Firm’s business development professionals. The communications program they lead is designed to reach key audiences such as clients and prospects, media, talent, and influencers, as well as internal stakeholders. 

The Associate Director of Communications must have a strong background in media relations and communications team leadership. The position requires leading a team with experience working across all marketing channels in the US, UK and continental Europe, but particularly earned and owned media to promote and enhance the Proskauer brand.

The Associate Director of Communications is a strategic member of the Communications team and Business Development, Marketing and Communications Department and will work closely with Firm leaders including practice leaders, department chairs and senior leadership. 

• Working collaboratively with other key communications team members, develop a global strategic communications strategy that aligns with the Firm’s strategic plan and the Firm’s brand strategy. 
• Proactively promoting key practices and sectors and cross-practice and cross industry initiatives aligned with the strategic plan through a range of communication channels such as media, social media, websites, blogs, podcasts and video.
• Collaborating creatively with specialized communications team professionals and external consultants on branding to develop campaigns and initiatives to maximize the effectiveness of marketing efforts across all channels.
• Oversee the media relations team and the outside media relations agency to implement the content strategy developing and managing relationships with journalists and influencers. 
• Ensure proactive alignment of PR efforts with firm-wide marketing, business development, and client engagement initiatives. 
• Ensure that related content is prepared and executed with excellence. 
• Set specific goals and use analytical tools to measure success of the Firm’s communications initiatives, including PR performance, medica coverage quality, share of voice and ROI. 
• Serve as a key spokesperson for the firm when needed.
• Lead the communications response to special situations, sensitive media inquiries and high- profile matters providing mitigation and proactive messaging as appropriate. 

Key Skills:

• Strategic planning
• Media savvy with deep knowledge of U.S. and U.K. traditional, legal and financial trade publications
• Executive presence
• Social media management
• Internal communications
• Project management 
• Data-driven decision making
• Leadership and team development
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum of ten years of experience in communications leadership roles including experience in professional services or law firms
• Extensive experience recruiting, leading and developing a team of professionals
• Strategic thinker
• Proven ability to manage a high performing teams and external vendors
• Exceptional written, verbal and digital communications skills
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of analytical tools to evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external communications
• Facility with project management systems 

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation for this position is $200,000 -$250,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.