Responsibilities

• Media relations and external communications
• Monitor news and media coverage involving Cooley, its lawyers, clients, competitors and priority industries and issues
• Prepare and distribute regular media coverage reports and other communications updates
• Maintain and update media lists, journalist information and other media relations resources
• Conduct research on reporters, publications, industry trends, news developments and potential communications opportunities
• Assist with media outreach, including the preparation and distribution of press releases, deal announcements, media pitches and other communications materials
• Support the coordination of media interviews and other reporter interactions, including scheduling and preparation of background materials
• Help identify timely opportunities to highlight Cooley’s client work, lawyers, practices and perspectives
• Support the drafting, editing, proofreading and posting of external communications content
• Assist with maintaining communications calendars, trackers and reporting tools, including media activity and upcoming announcements

Requirements

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field
• Previous internship or professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, professional services or a related field
• Familiarity with media monitoring, media databases or other public relations tools

Benefits

• We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits.