Marketing Communications Manager

Munsch Hardt is seeking an experienced, full-time Marketing Communications Manager who will enjoy a highly visible position in its Dallas office, while assisting on firm-wide marketing initiatives for attorneys in all four offices - Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.

Working under the direction of the Director of Business Development + Marketing and the Chief Business Development + Marketing Officer, the Marketing Communications Manager will develop and coordinate the Firm's external and internal communications strategy to strengthen brand visibility, thought leadership, and attorney engagement. This role contributes to content creation across platforms - press releases, blogs, social media, website, newsletters, and advertisements and works closely with attorneys to amplify their expertise. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, proactive communicator, and strategic storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment. Requirements include a 4-year degree and 5+ years of experience in a professional services marketing department or media/agency environment.

• Public Relations: Monitor opportunities for attorneys to serve as expert resources, thought leaders, etc. Prepare and edit press releases regarding Firm updates and news to proactively convey successes to the media.
• Media Monitoring + Pitch Support: Monitor relevant legal, business, and industry news to identify opportunities for attorney commentary, media outreach, and timely client-facing content.
• Social Media + Website: Promote Firm happenings and successes via various social media sites and assist individuals in developing personal profiles that align with the Firm's messaging. Approve and edit social media posts in scheduling platforms.
• Blogs + Newsletters: Coordinate the production and distribution of multiple external newsletters and blogs for various practice groups, balancing distinct timelines and managing cross-team collaboration effectively.
• Internal Communications: Create and distribute internal communications on behalf of the Firm, including the Firmwide monthly newsletter, Firmwide communications regarding events, conferences, news, and awards.
• New Content Development: Create, edit, and contribute ideas for a wide range of content, including Firm news, award announcements, speaking engagements, and case highlights.
• Survey + Award Submissions: Coordinate award and ranking submissions, including collaborating with the BD team for Chambers USA submissions. Prepare timely attorney award submissions and communicate deadlines.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Effectively listens to others and makes clear and effective oral presentations to individuals and groups regarding PR/media issues. Communicates effectively in writing; is clear, concise, and easily understood.
• Creative Thinking: Develops insights into problems or creates a work environment that encourages innovative thinking and "outside-the-box" solutions to problems.
• External Awareness: Becomes and remains informed of external trends, interests, and issues with potential impacts on internal organization policies, procedures, operations, positions, and practices.
• Flexibility: Adapts to change in the work environment in ways that help keep projects "on course."
• Influencing: Networks with and provides information to key groups and individuals, and uses influence, persuasion, and authority to achieve objectives.
• Integrity: Firmly adheres to a code of moral values; is honest and forthright in actions and words.
• Negotiation: Works with peers or other organization members to achieve agreement regarding work achievements or interests associated with them.
• Planning: Establishes policies, guidelines, plans, and priorities required to meet work-unit or organization objectives.
• Problem Solving: Recognizes and defines problems, challenges others to identify alternative solutions, and plans to solve those problems.
• Software/Technical Skills: Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is a plus.
• Supervision: This position will have a certain level of autonomy, so candidates should have experience completing projects with minimal supervision, the ability to multitask efficiently, and possess extraordinary attention to detail.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or other related degrees.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a professional services, law firm, or media/agency environment.
• The candidate must be able to live and work in Dallas (no relocation offered and no fully remote candidates, please).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities.
• "Yes" attitude when it comes to the capabilities of the Marketing department.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Adobe Creative Suite + Canva knowledge is a plus.