Communications Coordinator

This position can sit in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.

About the role

As a Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in promoting the firm’s brand through effective public relations strategies, including the drafting of engaging press releases and media materials. This position requires excellent writing and editing skills, strong media relations capabilities, and a proactive approach to managing PR initiatives. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for public relations and a desire to contribute to a leading law firm, we want to hear from you.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 3 years' experience in marketing, communications, public relations or similar field.
• 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.
• 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 working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Background in professional services preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

Pay

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.

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.