Communications Specialist - Awards

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research of the awards being targeted, including criteria and previous winners.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather information that should be highlighted in submissions.
• Write compelling narratives that effectively showcase the value and impact of the work being submitted, ensuring alignment with award criteria.
• Edit and refine submissions to ensure clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness.
• Develop and manage timelines for submission deadlines, ensuring all materials are completed and submitted on time.
• Help organize and maintain a database of potential awards, submission requirements, and deadlines for future reference.
• Build relationships with industry contacts to gather insights and tips for crafting successful submissions.

Desired Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills; creativity with a passion for storytelling; and a keen sense of what makes a submission stand out.
• Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner.
• Excellent organizational and project management skill.
• Possesses a strong understanding of an awards submission process.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Marketing, 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.

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.

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.
• This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.