Communications Executive

We are looking for a Communications Executive to join our Marketing team.

Job responsibilities:

Supporting the Senior Communications Manager in the development and delivery of internal and external communications across core areas of content, PR and internal communications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with the Senior Communications Manager and wider marketing team on tactical plans to support department business plans and core objectives
• Reporting to stakeholders on relevant statistics for internal communications, and PR and advising on adapting future content accordingly
• Managing internal communications and PR output in the Senior Communications Manager’s absence.

Content

• Co-ordinating departments on article production for website or external publications; to be republished internally where appropriate
• Assisting with preparation of content to be distributed in email marketing, partner platforms and social media
• Idea generation and feedback for article production
• Assisting with research relating to thought leadership and article production
• Liaising with publications and partner platforms regarding content provision, deadlines and production.

PR

• Supporting the Senior Communications Manager on PR output and liaising with our PR agency accordingly
• Summarising press coverage and comments for repurposing on the website and social channels
• Assisting the Senior Communications Manager with PR as and when required.

Internal

• Manging the flow of articles for Insite.
• Writing articles for the website and intranet around topics including (but not limited to) award wins, directory rankings
• Editing and producing internal communications in line with strategic messaging

Job skills:

• Two to three years’ experience in a law firm or professional services marketing team focused on communications
• Degree educated, preferably in English, and/or strong academics. Relevant CIM/CIPR/IDM qualifications advantageous
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) required with strong attention to detail and ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
• Interest or experience working in PR & Communications
• Excellent IT skills, experienced in Microsoft Office suite inc. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with ability to adapt to new technology and processes
• Experience in analysing and reporting on communications impact and report writing
• Ability to demonstrate excellent judgement and discretion regarding confidential and commercially sensitive information.

General:

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic)
• A dynamic and focussed individual who makes things happen
• A respectful, reliable and supportive team player
• Professional in attitude and able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and persistence
• Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, applies self, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines
• Delivers helpful internal and external client services with a “can do” approach, shows commercial awareness and represents the department and Firm appropriately
• Shares information and ideas
• Reflects the Firm’s culture.