Public Relations Manager, Media Relations

Public Relations Manager, Media Relations

Category: Marketing & Business Development

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide.

Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Are you a strategic communicator who thrives on building media relationships, crafting compelling stories and elevating brand reputation in a fast-paced professional services environment?

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Public Relations Manager within the Communications team of the Firm’s Marketing and Business Development (MBD) department. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership, attorneys and colleagues across the business to develop and execute communications strategies that strengthen the Firm’s reputation and showcase its unique culture and market-leading capabilities. You’ll help drive integrated communications initiatives, manage media relations efforts, develop thought leadership opportunities and serve as a trusted advisor to Firm spokespersons.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Public Relations, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Firm’s global BD, research, marketing and communications functions, who prioritize creativity, responsiveness and a hands‑on approach to getting results. The MBD team operates from a team-first mindset and values honesty, diligence, collaboration, and open communication.

• Media Relations:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets while identifying and securing opportunities that increase visibility for key practice areas and Firm leaders.
• Strategic Communications:
  Develop and execute integrated public relations programs that align with Firm objectives, communications strategy and brand priorities.
• Content Development:
  Write, edit and distribute press releases, deal announcements, media pitches, award submissions, internal communications and other high‑impact content.
• Executive Advisory:
  Coach and support attorneys and Firm representatives as they prepare for interviews, speaking engagements and other public‑facing opportunities.
• Message Development:
  Translate complex legal, business and industry topics into clear, concise and engaging communications for a variety of audiences.
• Campaign Integration:
  Collaborate on campaigns that connect earned media, social media, digital channels, conferences, speaking engagements and internal communications.
• Measurement & Reporting:
  Track media coverage, evaluate program effectiveness, maintain media lists and support communications reporting and analytics.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with attorneys, leadership and cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities and advance communications priorities.
• Team Support:
  Share knowledge, provide guidance to junior team members, and contribute to the overall success of the MBD function.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, public relations, communications or English; 8+ years of experience in communications and/or marketing roles, ideally working in a PR agency, law firm or professional services environment, preferred.
• Writing & Editing Excellence:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce accurate, polished and engaging content…