Senior Director Of Media Relations amp Communications

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Senior Director of Media Relations & Communications
The candidate will manages and releases news, fields day-to-day media inquiries, and plays a lead role in the Law School’s issues management and crisis communications efforts. Serves as a critical member of the emergency and crisis communications teams, responding proactively and creatively in a fast-paced media environment for a brand with high visibility. In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Communications and Public Affairs, helps strategize and implement communications and media relations efforts in support of the Dean and other firm leaders. Develops communications plans and key messages in support of firm programs and initiatives. Works collaboratively with a broad number of constituents within the Law School – including faculty, staff and students – to identify and promote newsworthy stories. Writes news releases, media statements, talking points, speeches, op-eds, briefing materials, Q&As, internal communications and other materials for internal and external audiences. Develops news articles and other content for digital and print publications and channels. Builds and maintains productive relationships with international, national, regional, local and industry news media. Provides media relations support to firm faculty. Works closely with student organizers as they plan events that may involve media coverage externally or for Harvard publications. Tracks and monitors firm press coverage and disseminates information as needed. Performs other duties as necessary. Must have Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10+ years significant experience and proven success at the highest levels of media and communications work. Direct experience serving as a spokesperson and managing complex, confidential issues. Must have successful track record as a leader and strategist in a large, complex organization and experience creating and executing strategic communications plans to drive proactive narratives and to respond to complex issues.

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