Director Media & Public Relations

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The candidate must be known as an expert in the field and looked to for strategy and guidance as you develop and execute William Blair’s public relations and media strategy. You should bring experience managing a global PR firm, be able to craft external messaging, develop a media relations strategy, and able to partner with colleagues to ensure effective execution of programs and initiatives. This individual will be the firm’s spokesperson and communicate directly with the media on public and non-public information. Additional responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business unit staff to advise them on public relations best practices, keep abreast of ongoing business events and achievements, identify opportunities to profile William Blair people, business lines and products, and execute external communication approaches.

• Align public relations and media strategies and deliverables with the William Blair brand and BMC marketing initiatives. Develop and maintain strong media and agency relationships to portray William Blair favorably.

• Ensure proper staffing and resource allocation. Direct the creation and implementation processes and standards for external communications workflows and deliverables. Ensure quality and consistency in messaging and identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Responsible for the development and execution of William Blair’s public relations and media strategies. Oversee communications vendors who gather information, synthesize and deliver external communications through media partners, public relations agencies and social media.

• Have experience speaking to the media and being quoted “on” and “off” the record

• Identify and onboard a global PR firm

• Develop public relations and media strategies to support the firm’s business goals and portray William Blair people, business lines and products favorably across various audiences. Align external communications processes and deliverables with William Blair business and marketing initiatives. Communicate objectives, communication plans and performance expectations to team and stakeholders.

• Serve as a public relations subject matter expert and advise business unit staff on external communications best practices. Cultivate relationships with business unit staff to keep abreast of ongoing business events, achievements and potential issues that may affect William Blair’s brand and reputation.

• Plan and approve media and public relations approaches. Create awareness campaigns, craft messages and coordinate relevant communications to the media. Oversee the development of press releases and editorial content and placement.

• Proactively identify and pitch compelling content and story angles and secure desired press coverage among key media outlets. Develop and maintain strong media and agency relationships to portray William Blair favorably.

• Work with executives to increase their visibility through media, interview and speaking opportunities across various communication channels. Prepare executives before public presentations and media interviews.