Pr Executive - London, United Kingdom - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

This role will be based within the firm's Global Communications team and support the delivery of Freshfields' external communications strategies.

The PR Executive will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the firm's press office function, and in raising the profile of the firm and key individuals in relevant practice areas, sectors and markets.

They will manage and implement an agreed communications plan for strategic areas of growth to assist in proactive positioning of our brand and message with key news outlets.

They will also assist with reactive media enquiries and issues management.

Location Overview:
London

Our London office is at the heart of our global network, in one of the most exciting world cities.

London is arguably the world's greatest financial centre:
all of the world's leading financial institutions have a significant presence here. It's home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe's largest companies.

Our London team has a reputation that's second to none. They're the team the world's leading businesses turn to for help with their most challenging problems. They work with colleagues around the world on complex, cross-border deals and disputes.

Whether you join as a lawyer, a recent graduate or in a business services role, London is a great place to work.

You will have the opportunity to work on challenging, engaging work that will give you the opportunity to make your mark and progress your career.

We believe there is no better place to work.

Function Overview

Freshfields has adopted a distinctive and client-centric approach to the marketing of its services and capabilities. Managing relationships with clients effectively and winning new business are critical to our firm. We need experienced business-to-business marketing and operations professionals with a deep understanding of the requirements of leading international clients

Key responsibilities and deliverables

Daytoday management of UK media, as a key member of a busy UK press office (led by the PR Manager).
Handling inbound media enquiries, directing global enquiries, circulating coverage, and reactive issues management as required.
Responding to demand from within the firm for external communications support.
Review and circulate a daily press summary report on key global media coverage each morning and working towards shared management of the process with global colleagues
Write and distribute timecritical outbound communications such as press releases and deal announcements.
Work with the team to plan and execute the firm's external communications strategy.
Work with key internal stakeholders to mine firmwide news which can be communicated externally including new initiatives, emerging trends and issues
Proactively position Freshfields partners and others as authoritative sources for journalists on areas of importance to the firm.
Assist UK PR Manager / Global Lead, External Communications with managing our response (reactive or proactive) on issues where there is a potential risk to the firm's reputation
Take responsibility for supervising the firm's centralised awards process, ensuring entries are quality controlled and meet the deadlines
Assist with the organisation of pressrelated events hosted by the firm
Manage third party stakeholders, including media monitoring agency

Key Requirements

They should be experienced in communications, with inhouse/agency experience or background in journalism
Solid working foundation in the mechanics of media management (traditional and social). More broadly, a passion for the news and being in the know
Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills, and a cando, rollup sleeves attitude
A willingness to get under the skin of a large organisation learn how it works and how PR/communications can support
Take personal responsibility to deliver outcomes, including strong project management skills and being able to see tasks through to closure
Experience working in (or with) large, matrixed organisations helpful, but not essential

Freshfields Overview

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality.

We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be.

The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish.

We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Bei