Coordinator: Public Relations

About the Role

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.

The Coordinator: Public Relations is a key member of the firm’s public relations team, assisting in the execution of targeted media relations strategies that enhance the visibility and reputation of specific practices, offices, and lawyers. The coordinator also provides essential support to the Public Relations department, aiding colleagues on a diverse range of projects and initiatives as needed. This energetic and creative individual is instrumental in generating fresh ideas, ensuring the firm’s public relations campaigns remain cutting-edge and impactful.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s PR strategy by assisting in identifying story ideas and securing media interview opportunities.
• Research and identify writing opportunities and appropriate outlets/editors to pitch bylined content.
• Handle various writing projects, including news releases, media briefing documents, and nominations.
• Monitor daily media coverage of the firm, its practices, and lawyers.
• Compile weekly Media Coverage Report for management and other internal audiences.
• Lead the development of quarterly media reports for the firm to be shared with the Management Committee.
• Develop relationships with local, trade, and national media.
• Build and maintain department media lists.
• Monitor editorial calendars and identify relevant PR opportunities, including nominations for legal, trade, and business publications.
• Assist in social media content creation.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; English, communications, journalism, or other writing-focused major strongly preferred.
• Minimum three years of professional experience; prior law firm or PR agency experience preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to access and use online and electronic newswire services, media tracking services, and internet research resources.
• Proficient and accurate typing skills.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (grammar, spelling, proofreading, tone).
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, manage multiple projects, and adapt to shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills—must be able to work in a collegial team environment and communicate tactfully with all internal staff and outside contacts.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with eagerness to work independently.
• Solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate needs.

Physical Requirements

May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Back-up childcare and eldercare.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Pay

The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $71,000.00/Yr. and USD $94,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could vary based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and internal pay alignment.