Associate Director - Communications

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Associate Director - Communications position.

This position may be filled in any of our locations. This position will work onsite 2-3 days per week.

The Associate Director of Communications at Husch Blackwell is a strategic, hands‑on leader responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the firm’s external and internal communications programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, this role collaborates with firm leadership, strategic business units and practice groups, business development and marketing, and other divisions to promote, enhance, and protect Husch Blackwell’s reputation and brand across all channels and key audiences.

The Associate Director manages a team of communications professionals and external agency partners, ensuring alignment with the firm’s business objectives and strategic plan.

• Develop and execute a national communications strategy in collaboration with leadership and other stakeholders.
• Set measurable goals and utilize analytics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of communications initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of communications with firm‑wide marketing, business development, and client engagement efforts.
• Lead and mentor a team of in‑house and external PR professionals, cultivating strong relationships with national, legal, business, and industry media.
• Serve as a firm spokesperson and primary point of contact for press inquiries, including crisis and sensitive matters.
• Collaborate with practice and office leaders to identify and promote differentiating strengths, firm milestones, lateral acquisitions, client successes, and other newsworthy initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and quality of press materials (press releases, pitches, talking points, Q&A, etc.), ensuring alignment with key messaging and brand standards.
• Lead implementation of proactive external communications strategies and campaigns positioning the firm’s attorneys as thought leaders, utilizing a comprehensive range of tactics, including traditional earned media, social media, and content promotion, working closely with the brand strategy and marketing teams.
• Oversee the firm’s awards and recognitions programs, including advising on strategy, process and the development of priority firm submissions.
• Develop and maintain policies, protocols, and team reporting for external communications.
• Monitor news cycles, identify media opportunities, and provide media training and interview preparation for firm representatives.
• Provide strategic counsel to firm leadership on sensitive or high‑profile matters, including crisis communications and reputation management.
• Develop and maintain crisis communication protocols and messaging frameworks.

• Partner with firm leaders to design and deliver impactful internal communications that facilitate change management, foster engagement, transparency, and a strong sense of community among attorneys and business professionals.
• Support the development and distribution of firmwide announcements, executive communications, and multimedia content.
• Ensure internal messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with the firm’s values and strategic…