Communications Coordinator

New York, NY

The New York office of a premier, global, law firm has an immediate opening for a Communications Coordinator who will work closely with the marketing team members and lawyers to support Firm’s full spectrum of content, media and other related marketing, branding and reputational activities.  Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: assist with administrative work, organizing, drafting and editing, maintain various communications calendars, social media, assist with managing internal blog, coordinate article reprint process and promote exposure to practice group and individual attorneys internally.  In order to be successful in this role, candidates must be a self-starter who is able to work in a demanding, project-based environment, ability to multi-task, problem solve, work well under pressure and coordinate sophisticated marketing programs with good results, and excellent communication skills both written and verbal. The Coordinator must also be assertive, but flexible as to style; must be able to handle stressful situations and interact with various personalities and communication styles at all levels in the organization.  Professional presentation and demeanor is required at all times. Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years prior experience in a marketing or PR and communications field in the Legal or Professional Services industries, and a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in Business, English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field. The ideal candidate will have strong MS office skills, extraordinary attention to detail, and excellent oral and written communication skills.