Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist Soni is partnering with a leading professional services organization seeking a Communications Specialist to join its high-performing communications team. This individual will support communications across designated practice areas and strategic initiatives, partnering directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. The role combines media relations, strategic communications, writing, digital content, social media, and thought leadership and is ideal for a strong writer who enjoys translating complex business topics into clear, compelling stories. What You’ll Do:Develop and execute communications strategies supporting key practice areas, business priorities, thought leadership, and executive visibilityIdentify compelling stories and opportunities to elevate leaders, client work, organizational achievements, and emerging areas such as AI and technologyDraft and edit media pitches, press releases, web content, social media posts, award submissions, talking points, and internal communicationsResearch industries, market trends, business developments, and complex subject matter to develop timely, informed contentSupport media relations and journalist outreach, including pitching and placement opportunitiesPartner closely with senior leaders, Marketing, Practice Management, external PR partners, and other stakeholdersAssist with sensitive, high-profile, and crisis-related communications as neededManage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment What We’re Looking For:3+ years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, or public relationsBachelor’s degree requiredDemonstrated media relations experience, including developing pitches, journalist outreach, and securing placementsExceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex business, legal, and technology topicsStrong research skills and intellectual curiosityExcellent judgement, discretion, and attention to detailConfidence working directly with senior executives and stakeholdersExperience with digital content and social media as part of a broader communications strategyAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams Nice to Have:Exposure to professional services, legal, financial services, corporate communications, or other complex B2B environmentsFamiliarity with topics such as M&A, private equity, capital markets, disputes, or emerging technologiesInterest in generative AI and its impact on business and professional services Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.