Communications Coordinator

New York, NY

Summary

An Am Law 50 law firm with offices worldwide, has an opening for a Communications Coordinator within their Marketing Department in New York.

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Director of Public Relations, this person will provide general communications, writing, and administrative support for the global PR team and will also have the opportunity to lead key projects and initiatives.  In this important position, their ideal candidate brings 2+ years of PR and communications experience coupled with a high level of professionalism.  He or she is passionate about media relations, extraordinarily proactive and self-motivated, able to effectively juggle multiple priorities, a strong writer, is comfortable interacting with people across multiple levels and departments, and is excited to join a growing global team.

The Firm hires business professionals who share their lawyers’ high standards and commitment to excellence. They look for employees who will tackle their work with initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to work as part of a team. In their collaborative work environment, individual talent flourishes, opinions are valued, and contributions are acknowledged. 

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and review key announcements for posting internally and externally.
• Play a lead role in promoting Firm’s pro bono work, and support other critical PR initiatives to further build the firm’s visibility.
• Own the development of the firm’s internal newsletter and write other important internal communications materials.
• Help manage the firm’s online reputation, including the drafting and posting of social media content
• Manage the news section of the firm’s intranet and website.
• Play a lead role in managing important systems and processes pertaining to areas such as proofreading materials, media/client conflicts, invoice payments, and budget tracking.
• Participate in preparing media pitches and securing press coverage for the firm.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with appropriate press contacts.
• Coordinate media interviews, which can include preparing partners for those interviews.
• Manage and track PR results and produce reports on these results as needed.
• Manage press tabs for our partners on Firm website, including posting relevant news articles and drafting summary of coverage.
• Track and coordinate externally facing firm headcount and financial survey submissions, maintaining editorial calendars for designated publications.
• Coordinate and track reprints, recirculation rights, licensing, and agreements.
• Maintain familiarity with legal industry and trade publications, applying understanding of how stories are presented and in which media.
• Work collaboratively with our external PR agencies and across the firm’s global marketing department.

Ideal Candidate       

• BA/BS degree required. English and Journalism majors strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of public relations and communications experience.
• Enthusiasm for and understanding of media relations.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to successfully prioritize multiple demands and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong team player.
• Exceptional writing skills, with an ability to prepare focused and customized written materials.
• Clear commitment to producing polished work, consistently demonstrating attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Openness to learn and grow.
• Aptitude for interacting effectively with people across all parts of the organization.
• Understanding of, and respect for, keeping confidential key information regarding firm matters.
• Self-starter with a top notch work ethic and a positive, proactive approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.