Senior Coordinator, Public Relations

New York, NY

9:30am-5:30pm

Summary

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Manager and Coordinator of PR & Communications, the Senior Coordinator will support the firm’s global internal and external communications activities.

Responsibilities

• Drafting communications content, including news items for website
• Fielding and responding to press inquiries
• Identifying opportunities for lawyers to speak with reporters and arranging interviews and meetings
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key business, legal and trade journalists
• Researching opportunities for and facilitating placement of bylined articles
• Drafting press releases and other external announcements
• Developing targeted media lists for distribution of firm news
• Drafting award and survey submissions and identifying and evaluating new opportunities
• Drafting and posting content to the firm’s social media accounts
• Assisting with reports to senior management as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements  

• Two years of experience in PR/media relations/corporate communications. Law firm or other professional services firm preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, media/public relations, marketing or a related field
• Exemplary writing skills, with ability to create compelling content and adapt tone
• Exemplary editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent judgment and discretion
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to form effective working relationships with individuals at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple, often time-sensitive, projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and effectively manage changing priorities
• Self-starter with an excellent work ethic
• Contacts at business, legal and trade publications a plus
• Knowledge of a variety of legal practice areas a plus
• Experience with social media a plus