Senior PR and Communications Executive

Description:

Senior PR and Communications Executive
Permanent, Full time
Central Bristol - with 2 - 3 days based in the office

You can expect a generous, competitive basic salary and a full, phenomenal benefits package that covers health, wellbeing and family-based rewards, as well as many generous discounts and wealth-related benefits. The stunning office is in a central location.

The Team

The communications team plays a central role in shaping and maintaining the firm's external image and fostering effective communication within the firm and with external stakeholders.

The mission is to support the growth of the business by enhancing our client's reputation as a trusted and innovative legal partner, recognised for their commitment to client advocacy, industry expertise, and responsible growth.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a Senior PR & Communications Executive to play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative across sectors, services, and continents.
We are looking for a PR professional, preferably with experience in professional services or with a background in journalism.

In this role, you'll work predominantly on implementing the PR and external communications strategy, collaborating closely with senior team members, and supporting a wide array of sectors.

You'll also engage with lawyers across diverse practices. You will offer wider communications support internally as needed.

As the custodian of the brand voice and personality, you'll ensure consistency in the communications, irrespective of the medium.

We Would Like Someone Who:
Has previous experience in PR and Communications and is keen for that next step!
Has strong writing skills.
Is a creative thinker.
Can manage stakeholders of all levels across the firm and externally.
Collaborates; is an excellent team player with a strong work ethic.
Engages in the political and news agenda.
Has excellent communication skills with the ability to express complex issues succinctly and clearly.
Is passionate about the written word; able to deliver concise and responsive communications activities in line with the wider strategy.
Has strong organisational skills and is detail-oriented.
Demonstrates diligence, an analytical approach and works proactively to resolve issues.
Can think independently and challenge in an appropriate manner.
Can operate under time pressure and work to deadlines.
Has the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
Self-motivates - a self-starter with the proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
Can forge strong media relationships, with existing contacts within key sectors and services preferable.
What You'll Be Doing
Executing firm and practice-level communication strategies through content creation, storytelling, media engagement, and performance measurement.
Cultivating relationships with journalists to support ongoing communication initiatives, including press engagement and thought leadership programmes.
Collaborating with senior internal stakeholders to align their external communications with the firm's wider messaging and planning major research and news-led campaigns.
Elevating our client's profile through various communication tactics, including press releases, articles, awards, and media comments, ensuring coverage in international, national, and key trade press.
Serving as a primary point of contact for press enquiries, promptly responding to requests and managing stories and comment opportunities.
Monitoring forward features and news agendas across key publications, and following up on opportunities as appropriate.
Coordinating closely with other teams for aligned communication strategies across internal and external channels.
As needed, assisting the internal communications team in drafting announcements across various internal channels, covering various topics.
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