Internal Communications and Social Media Manager

Lathrop & Gage

(Kansas City, Missouri)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Lathrop & Gage

Lathrop & Gage is considered the oldest continuously operating law firm west of the Mississippi River. Dating back to Lathrop & Smith, which opened in Kansas City in 1873, today’s Lathrop & Gage spans coast to coast, while maintaining a commitment to the Midwestern value platform that has driven more than 135 years of success.

Summary

Lathrop & Gage LLP, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for an Internal Communications and Social Media Manager to play a key role on a new communications and marketing team. Reporting to the firm's Director of Communications, the Manager will take the lead role in executing a comprehensive internal communications program and will work to build engagement across the firm’s social media platforms. Location: Chicago, Denver, Kansas City or our St. Louis office.

Responsibilities
  • Implement internal communications plan to drive awareness of news across firm, build understanding of strategic direction and create engagement.
  • Develop editorial calendar and recurring features to maintain steady stream of written and video content on Beehive, the firm's intranet
  • Write and produce Beehive content including articles, videos, slideshows and other forms of media Compile "Friday Digest" equivalent weekly update email to firm on new Beehive stories
  • Work with IT to ensure technology and design of Beehive provides an effective platform to achieve internal communications objectives
  • Ensure visual and message consistency between internal communications and the refreshed Lathrop & Gage brand
  • Identify and manage appropriate internal and external resources to support creation of videos and other multi-media content
  • Manage the firm’s social media presence
  • Maintain and track analytics across internal communications and social media efforts
  • Plan and draft content for firm blogs
  • Create web content consistent with brand and style of firm’s new brand
Ideal Candidate
  • 5-7 years experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Significant experience planning, producing and maintaining strong intranet-based internal communications program
  • Strong sense of news with ability to recognize internal stories and themes that can be used to build external profile of the firm
  • Exceptional writing skills across a variety of formats
  • Experience with video creation and editing software
  • Proficiency with social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) and experience using social media to advance a brand story
  • Understanding of social media and website measurement techniques
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in communications, journalism or related field Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Experience interacting with and counseling executives at all levels
  • Comfortable working as part of a collaborative marketing and business development team
Compensation and Working Conditions
Reports to Director of Communications

Additional Notes on Compensation

> Add Compensation & additional notes: Lathrop & Gage LLP, with 10 offices nationwide, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional work environment.

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Kansas City, Missouri
Skills Desired
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  • Journalism
  • LinkedIn
  • Planning
  • Twitter
  • Video
  • Article Writing
  • Internal Communications
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Facebook
  • multi-media content

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