Coordinator: Public Relations

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$71K/yr – $94K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the firm’s public relations program by shaping story ideas, securing media opportunities, and producing reports, while maintaining media lists, monitoring coverage, and supporting social content and writing initiatives.

  • Oversees media relations and reporting workstreams
  • Manages writing projects and media outreach coordination
  • Partners with internal teams and external media to advance firm goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the firm’s PR strategy: Assist in identifying story ideas and securing media interview opportunities; research and identify writing opportunities and appropriate outlets/editors to pitch bylined content; and handle various writing projects, including news releases, media briefing documents, nominations, etc.
  • Monitor daily media coverage of 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. English, communications, journalism, or other writing focused major strongly preferred
  • Minimum three years required. Prior law firm or PR agency experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Must be able 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

Benefits

  • We offer 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), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
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