Public Relations Manager

This Public Relations Manager position will have a primary focus on the firm’s Global Regulatory and IP practice group. This includes a number of different practice areas including Antitrust and Competition; Communications, Internet, and Media; Energy Regulatory; Government Relations and Public Affairs; International Trade and Investment; Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Regulatory; and Privacy and Cybersecurity. The role will be located in and also focus on profile for our Washington D.C. office, one of the firm’s largest offices, as well as a few of the firm’s other U.S. offices. The person in this role also will take responsibility for PR for some of the firm’s key sectors in the U.S., such as Energy and Life Sciences.

This position sits within the global PR team, which operates as a single team, and is part of the global Communications team. The direct reporting line for the role is to the Director of PR – Americas, who is based in New York and who in turn reports to the Head of Corporate Communications. The PR Manager will work alongside two other PR Managers, who have oversight of the firm’s Corporate & Finance and Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment practice groups, and will have support from the firm’s PR Coordinator, also based in Washington. The Americas PR team also has a significant amount of support from a PR agency.

Hogan Lovells is a leading global law firm that delivers exceptional legal services in highly regulated sectors, achieving for our clients and society. Our 2,600 lawyers work together with clients to solve the toughest legal issues in key sectors and commercial centers around the world. Whether our clients are expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, we help them stay on top of risks and opportunities, operating at the intersection of business and government. Our culture is ambitious and supportive, and we recognize that our people are the key to our success. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all parts of our firm.

OBJECTIVES

• Develop the profile of the Global Regulatory and IP (GR&IP) – this includes the practice areas of Antitrust and Competition; Communications, Internet, and Media; Energy Regulatory; Government Relations and Public Affairs; International Trade and Investment; Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Regulatory; and Privacy and Cybersecurity.
• Develop the profile of the firm’s Washington office, with local D.C. press and stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for profile raising for a number of our key sectors in the U.S. – Energy and Life Sciences sectors.
• Develop the profile of other offices in the Americas – we have 14 offices in the U.S, two offices in Mexico, and one in Brazil. The PR team each take responsibility for building a relationship with different offices.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Take responsibility for profile raising for the firm’s GR&IP practice group, the Washington D.C. office, other Americas offices (e.g. Northern Virginia, Baltimore), and the Energy and Life Sciences sectors.
• Work closely with M&BD colleagues in relevant practice groups/sectors and around the world to develop and support profile raising.
• Support the firm\’s lateral hire announcements, particularly for the Global Regulatory and IP practice in the Americas.
• Support other firm-wide announcements e.g. promotions, financial results, etc. – these larger communications projects are shared among the global PR team.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders – partners, M&BD team, management, People team, Responsible Business, and Pro Bono teams, etc.
• Demonstrate strong relationships with local, national, and trade press, and implement a media contacts program for relevant practices/sectors – help them and other spokespeople build and maintain relationships, and prepare them for interviews.
• Identify potential news, topics, and comment opportunities. Responsible for driving the quantity and quality of media coverage for the firm and the region.
• Draft and distribute briefing notes and press releases, set up journalist round tables and briefings, place byline articles (and occasionally edit articles as needed).
• Work with the PR team on awards submissions – these are mostly managed by our PR Specialist in Louisville but the PR Manager will sometimes be involved in contributing ideas for entry and reviewing submissions.
• Act as an ambassador of the firm, and of the communications team, both internally and externally.
• Develop, contribute to, and oversee production of marketing communications materials relevant to PR activities both regionally and industry-focused.
• Work alongside the M&BD team to monitor competitor activity and brief stakeholders on profile raising activities of competitors.
• Work with the global PR team to prepare PR activity reports for key stakeholders, and prepare less formal PR updates for various practices/stakeholders.
• Work alongside the other members of the Americas PR team to oversee and support the firm’s PR agency– including identifying PR priorities, key topics, and partners to work with, as well as other activities to ensure we are receiving high quality services and regular reporting.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Educate the partnership in media relations best practice and deliver in-house media relations training to lawyers as and when required.
• Engage in regular professional development activities and networking such as participation in relevant organizations.
• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our global Responsible Business program.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proactive approach to media relations – utilizing strategy, planning, and execution skills.
• Proven sound judgment for media relations issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent relationships with relevant journalists.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and team working skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Understanding of legal and business concepts or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Seven (7)+ years of relevant public relations experience preferred.
• Law firm experience a bonus. PR agency and journalism background a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred.

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including one hour for lunch. Must be flexible to work additional hours.

The annualized salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 depending on the candidate\’s overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. In addition, full time employees as well as some part time employees, will be eligible for the firm’s fringe benefits as they currently exist.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.

There\’s no substitute for lived experience. We value fresh perspectives; if you are looking for your next career move, we offer an exceptional platform from which to build skills for now and the future. Define your future and become part of an exceptional global team that is passionate about working on some of the world’s toughest legal challenges.

We have a unique culture that is both ambitious and supportive. You will be stretched and encouraged to grow as a professional, while at the same time, thriving as part of an inclusive and collaborative team. The one constant is that we are always evolving, innovating, excelling, because that is what it takes to be the best.

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