Communications Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Write and edit thoughtfully executed press releases that promote firm accomplishments.
- Help ensure all press materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with the firm’s messaging and branding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and support ongoing efforts aligned to the firm’s strategic objectives.
- Track firm media coverage, compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and analyze media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies.
- Ongoing support: Provide day-to-day support including, but not limited to, scheduling media calls, ad hoc research, and proofreading press materials.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
Desired Skills
- Background in professional services preferred.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a wide variety of audiences.
- Experience in media relations and an understanding of the professional services and/or legal landscape.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and business professionals.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
Minimum Years Of Experience
3 years' experience in marketing, communications, public relations or similar field.
Essential Job Expectations
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
- Foster positive work relationships.
- Comply with all firm policies and practices.
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $30.99 - $48.58 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.