Seeking a full-time Media Relations Coordinator to join the Media team at an international law firm.
Responsibilities:
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Providing a comprehensive range of support for media relations and communications activities for the firm and for individual attorneys, with a significant focus on directory placements, rankings, and award nominations.
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Coordinating editorial research and paid attorney and firm profiles in legal directories for the firm, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers, Who’s Who Legal, and PLC rankings.
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Writing text for award nominations, editorial submissions, and website entries in a compelling, clear, and concise manner; obtain approval from attorneys.
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Coordinating with editors at legal and business publications in the submission of awards and nominations; obtaining reprints for successful placements, and promoting news on the firm website.
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Coordinating submission of assigned practice group/industry surveys for publication in local, national, and international legal trade and business press.
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Creating and maintaining an annual schedule for Chambers USA editorial research.
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Compiling and maintaining attorney and practice group rankings; updating recognition/ranking section of individual attorney bios on the firm website.
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Writing and maintaining fact sheets about rankings/awards for client distribution and pitches.
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Assisting with drafting and issuing news releases; drafting news items for the firm website and other writing projects as assigned.
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Assisting with placing bylined articles and daily media monitoring.
Requirements
- Four year college degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or journalism.
- 2+ years’ experience in marketing and/or public relations with a strong emphasis on writing and editing.
- Ability to use Internet sources required.
- Ability to exhibit good judgment when interacting with attorneys and media/publishing companies.
- Strong project management skills.
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