Director of Marketing and Communications

Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Direct the development of visual and written content by collaborating with the CBDO, the creative team, the communications team, and external vendors to drive and support campaigns and collateral needs.Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens the firm’s brand, supports business objectives and firmwide strategic plan goals, and enhances market positioning across all channels.Maintain high level oversight of internal and external communications, including web and social media content, firm announcements, intranet content, crisis communications, and executive messaging.Oversee the planning, communication, and execution of large-scale internal and external events, including firmwide partner meetings, leadership symposiums, FBT Gibbons Connect series client events, etc.Collaborate with the business development team, the proposal team, and attorneys as needed to support unique client engagement efforts through tailored messaging or collateral materials.Advise senior leadership and attorneys on best practices for communications, media relations, and message positioning, including crisis communications, and act as the primary liaison between the firm and external partners, including media outlets, advertising agencies, and community organizations.Manage the marketing communications budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to maximize impact.Oversee dynamic, impactful, and innovative advertising and community outreach campaigns and initiatives that enhance the firm’s profile in various industries, practices, and markets. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or relevant field required.Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in marketing or business development in a law firm environment required. For applicants physically based in New York City, a reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $240,000 - $270,000. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.