Director of Global Citizenship Media Relations

About Latham & Watkins:

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role:

The Director of Global Citizenship Media Relations is an integral part of Latham’s Brand and Communications team. This role will be responsible for leading, developing, and implementing media relations and brand communications strategies for the firm, while creating and executing strategic media relations to promote the firm’s brand, culture, values, and citizenship programs, including the firm’s market-leading pro bono, DE&I, and environmental sustainability programs. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Other key responsibilities include:

• Identifying opportunities to secure positive media coverage and lead on proactive media outreach campaigns

• Serving as a primary point of contact for media inquiries for citizenship-related inquiries including in support of pro bono matters and a range of firm citizenship programs

• Developing and implementing strategic communication plans and providing functional support for the firm’s response plans, including developing protocols and templates to support real-time issues management and cross-functional communications responses

• Preparing communication materials to support the firm’s citizenship programs including messaging, scenario planning, audience mapping, and monitoring, among other activities

• Coordinating efforts of outside Public Relations (“PR”) and communications agencies on global issues, which include but are not limited to firm reputation and specific issues

• Working closely with the firm’s social media and digital teams to support social media engagement and reputation / issues management across social media platforms

• Understanding and utilizing media monitoring and other platforms as a tool for reputation management and engagement

• Coordinating with the broader PR and communications team to ensure a unified and consistent message across all communication channels

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm

• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

• Possess the ability to multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of prior professional senior-level PR and communications experience

Benefits & Additional Information:

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance

• A generous 401k plan

• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure

• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)

• Professional Development programs

• Employee discounts

• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

If you are interested in applying or have any inquiries about this role, please email Meaghan Garrigal at Meaghan.Garrigal@lw.com.

Pay Range: USD $250,000.00 - USD $285,000.00 /Yr.