External Communications Manager

Location Houston
Discipline: Corporate Communications, Public Relations
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Max Forsyth

Contact email: max.forsyth@commssearch.com
Job ref: 32381

Overview

Are you an experienced external communications professional in professional services or large energy or infrastructure firms Houston with a track record of positioning senior leaders as thought leaders and driving media engagement with tier one business and financial outlets such as the FT, and Bloomberg?

We are seeking a talented and experienced External Communications Manager to join our global industry-leading law firm's communications team. As the External Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the firm’s external communications strategy for their energy and infrastructure practice, enhancing its U.S. and global presence, and positioning the firm as a thought leader in the legal field.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Partners and senior lawyers to design and deliver external communications strategies aligned with the firm’s objectives

  • Cultivate and manage relationships with tier one U.S. media contacts and influencers across business, financial and trade press.

  • Craft high-quality press releases, media statements, and other external communication materials

  • Lead and oversee external communications campaigns from conception through execution and evaluation

  • Develop and track metrics to assess the effectiveness of external communications initiatives

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in external communications, with a strong background in media relations and public relations within professional services

  • Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information

  • Highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, and creative with the required determination to achieve results

  • Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work and focus on accuracy

  • Polite and confident in manner with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic communication plans that drive business objectives

  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Excellent base

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment

If you are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the professional services space and business media and a proven ability to navigate and influence external communications, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to advance your career.