Brand Manager

We're looking for a Brand Manager to own and elevate MeanPug's presence in the legal marketing world. This is an internal-facing role; you're not managing client brands, you're managing ours. That means keeping our portfolio sharp, getting our founders in front of the right rooms and audiences, building relationships with key publications, and making sure our reputation matches the quality of work we actually do.This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of PR, content, social, and client experience. You'll need to be organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling a wide range of initiatives simultaneously; from award submissions to newsletter copy to gift logistics.What you'll doIdentify and submit speakership applications for MeanPug founders at major legal marketing conferencesPitch and secure podcast appearances on high-profile legal industry showsPursue placement opportunities in prestigious legal and marketing publicationsManage our relationships with external publications we contribute to: including Attorney at Law, Forbes, 50Pros, GLM, CallRail, and others; ensuring we're publishing consistently and strategicallyResearch and submit for industry awards based on client work and agency achievementsPortfolio & brand presenceOwn and maintain MeanPug's work portfolio: keeping it current, compelling, and representative of our best workEnsure all off-site portfolio listings and agency profiles (Clutch, UpCity, etc.) are accurate, complete, and positioned wellCoordinate with an external agency to support the build-out of the new MeanPug websiteContent & socialRevive and run our monthly newsletter: owning the editorial calendar, content, and distributionContribute to MeanPug's organic social presence, including proactive engagement (commenting, sharing, participating in conversations) across LinkedIn and other relevant platformsClient experienceOwn client gifting and relationship touch-points: sourcing and sending thoughtful gifts at the right momentsDevelop and execute a strategy for generating client reviews and testimonials across key platformsPartner with account and strategy teams to keep a pulse on client happiness and surface opportunities to deepen relationships